Growth Performance, Water Use And Wood Properties Of Eucalypt Clones In Tanzania

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine growth performance, water use and wood properties of Eucalypt clones in Tanzania. Eucalypt clones of Eucalyptus grandis x E. camaldulensis (GC), E. grandis x E. urophylla (GU), E. grandis x E. tereticornis (GT) growing in Lushoto, Kwamarukanga, Kibaha and Tabora sites were studied. Growth performance, water use and wood properties data were collected at the age of 8 to 10 years. Data on growth performance were analysed using SAS Software and subjected to ANOVA using treatment means. Water use data were analysed using sap flow tool software. Wood properties data were analysed using SAS Software and subjected to ANOVA using treatment means. Significant clones’ means were separated using Duncan's Multiple Range Test. Results revealed significant (p