Loblolly pine tree named '01NQ0026'
A new and distinct variety of loblolly pine tree named ‘01NQ0026’, particularly characterized by lower allocation into branches; high rust resistance; uniform, rapid growth; stem straightness; and moderate to flat branch angle.
1 . A loblolly pine tree variety designated ‘01NQ0026’(NQ26).
2 . Loblolly pine tree tissue culture having American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) Patent Deposit Designation No.: PTA-9360.
3 . Plant parts obtained from the loblolly pine tree of claim 1 .
4 . Harvested products obtained from the loblolly pine tree of claim 1 .
5 . Wood, oils, pulp or paper produced from harvested products obtained from the loblolly pine tree of claim 1 .
6 . A method of reproducing plants of the variety ‘01NQ0026’ comprising the step of multiplying ‘01NQ0026’ cells through somatic embryogenesis and reproducing ‘01NQ0026’ plants.
7 . The method of claim 6 , further comprising making root cuttings of the reproduced ‘01NQ0026’ plants and planting the root cuttings.
8 . A method of producing loblolly pine progeny or a hybrid thereof, comprising the steps of (a) crossing loblolly pine ‘01NQ0026’, either as the female or seed parent or male or pollen parent, with a second pine variety, and (b) selecting progeny.
9 . The method according to claim 8 , wherein the second pine variety is ‘01NQ0026’.
10 . A method of producing loblolly pine progeny or a hybrid thereof, comprising the steps of (a) crossing loblolly pine ‘01NQ0026’, as either the female or seed parent or male or pollen parent, with a second pine variety, (b) harvesting seeds produced from said cross, and (c) producing and selecting progeny from said harvested seeds.
11 . The method according to claim 10 , wherein the second pine variety is ‘01NQ0026’.
12 . A method of producing loblolly pine progeny, comprising the steps of (a) selfing loblolly pine ‘01NQ0026’, and (b) selecting progeny.
13 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the cross is used for mass controlled pollination.