2022 CTRE: A National Progeny Test (CoFirGe 2)- A Discussion About Next Steps
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From Bert Cregg
A National Progeny Test (CoFirGe 2)- A Discussion About Next Steps
Authors: Chal Landgren1, Gary Chastagner2, Rick Bates3
Oregon State University-North Willamette Research and Extension Center, 15210 NE Miley Rd. Aurora, OR 97002 USA
Washington State Univiversity Research & Extension Center, 2606 W Pioneer Way, Puyallup WA 98371 USA
3. Penn State University, Department of Plant Science, 303 Tyson Building, University Park, PA 16802 USA
Occurred 11:35-12:00 pm PDT, June 6, 2022
Abstract
A progeny test, modeled after the Cooperative Fir Germplasm Evaluation trial, (CoFirGe) is scheduled for planting in Spring 2023, after 2 years of greenhouse growing. The trial is comprised of 12 Trojan fir families, 11 Nordmann fir families plus a mix of seed orchard and provenance collections including Canaan, Fraser, Balsam firs for a total of 34 sources.
The trial will be planted across the US. I’m hoping to use some time at the conference to get input from participants about next steps. Some topics include- Should we consider fall rather than spring planting, what is the best design for field planting and evaluation, how do we coordinate field measurements, what should be “measured” and when, how best to get trees to the sites, what tagging system is best, how/who will get the best trees into seed orchards?