##  [Complementary Roles of Two Classes of Defense Chemicals in White Spruce Against Spruce Budworm](/resource/complementary-roles-two-classes-defense-chemicals-white-spruce-against-spruce-budworm) 

Organization

[Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)](/organization/natural-resources-canada-nrcan)

[2 Billion Trees (2BT)](/organization/2-billion-trees-2bt)

 

 

Project

[2 Billion Trees (2BT)](/project/2-billion-trees-2bt)

 

Resource Type

[Fact sheet](/taxonomy/term/34)

 

 

Author(s)

André Soro

Sebastien Meunier

Dasvinder Kambo

Patrick Lenz

 

 

Original Authors

André Soro

Sébastien Meunier

Dasvinder Kambo

Patrick Lenz

 

 

Resource Date:

2024

 

 

This fact sheet presents the results of a study on the influence of genetic selection on variation in wood density of white spruce. Conducted in Quebec, based on two genetic tests initiated in 1999, this study reveals moderate genetic control of wood density. This implies that breeding programs can select trees with a more uniform wood density, thus meeting the needs of the forest industry.