Theoretical effects of seed orchard roguing on selfing and percent filled seeds

Abstract
Roguing of seed orchards decreases potential seed yields and increases the percentage of selfed seed produced. Calculations indicate that a potential seed loss per cross of about 10% could be expected by roguing a 15-clone orchard to 5 clones, provided certain assumptions are met. Simultaneously, the theoretical percentage of selfed seed rose from 1 to 3% with the same roguing intensity. Roguing to fewer than five clones resulted in greater losses in potential seed yield.

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