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Genetic Evaluation and Selection of Superior Teak (Tectona grandis) Families Using BLUPs in a Progeny Trial Cover

Genetic Evaluation and Selection of Superior Teak (Tectona grandis) Families Using BLUPs in a Progeny Trial

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|Dec 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sg-2025-0014 | Journal eISSN: 2509-8934 | Journal ISSN: 0037-5349
Language: English
Page range: 144 - 164
Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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