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This study evaluated performance of eight enhanced loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) genotypes planted at two densities (388 and 518 TPA) on two contrasting sites, an upland site in Marion County, Georgia and a lowland, coastal site in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Genotypes evaluated included one high yielding open pollinated (OP) family, three elite control mass pollinated (CMP) crosses, two somatic embryogenesis (SE) clones and two rooted cutting (RC) clones. The study utilized a randomized complete block design with main plots of density split on genotype treatments. Treatment effects on mean DBH, height, DBH/HT ratio, site index, individual tree volume, per acre basal area, and per acre volume were evaluated. Genotype was by far the most impactful treatment at age 6. Planting the best performing genotype in the study as compared to the low end performer significantly (p-value = <0.001) increased the mean variables of DBH by 1.7 inches, height by 12 feet, basal area by 35 ft2/acre, volume per tree by 1.0 ft3, and per acre volume by 268 ft3 by age 6. Choosing to operate on a SC coastal site versus a GA upland site significantly (p-value = <0.001) increased DBH by 0.3 inches, mean total height by 3.2 feet, volume per tree by 0.4 ft3, basal area per acre by 7.4 ft2, and volume per acre by 170 ft3. At age 6, at a basal area of 51 ft2 per acre on the SC site and 44 ft2 per acre on the GA site, density was highly significant on DBH (0.3 inches greater at 388 TPA) and basal area (7.4 ft2/acre greater at 518 TPA). Through 6 growing seasons, both site and genotype were highly significant (p-value < 0.001) on site index. No significant site x genotype or site x density interactions were observed. Growth and yield by product class was projected by product class and bare land value (BLV) was calculated for all treatments. Base model variables input into the FastLob growth and yield model included age 6 exhibited site index, basal area, and surviving trees per acres for both sites. Age 13 tree grading on the GA site empowered a grade-adjusted BLV comparison for that site. Site effects increased BLV by 11% going from the GA upland site to the SC coastal site. Genotype effects increased BLV by 57% going from commercial clone C40 to the highest ranking genotype. Clone AA93 and CMP M15 graded out at 52% and 29% pole percentage at age 13.

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