Sex-Related Differences of Ginkgo biloba in Growth Traits and Wood Properties
, Xiandi Su 1, Jing Guo 1, Wei Xu 1, Lei Feng 1, Tongli Wang 2, Fangfang Fu 1 and Guibin Wang 1,*
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
I suggest that the questions asked below be clearly explained in the text. Other than that, the article is pretty well written. I would like your acceptance with minor revision.
Could you elaborate on the significance of understanding sex-related differences in Ginkgo biloba for its management and utilization?
How did you ensure the accuracy of DNA molecular identification for determining the sex of the ginkgo samples?
What specific growth traits were measured, and why did you choose these 11 indexes? Were there any growth traits that did not show significant differences between male and female ginkgoes?
Can you explain the methods used to measure wood properties, including the use of x-ray diffraction (XRD) and the Hitman ST300 standing tree tool?
What implications do the significant differences in growth traits between male and female ginkgoes have for the overall health and development of the trees?
What are the potential reasons behind the observed differences in wood properties between male and female ginkgoes, especially in terms of degree of cellulose crystallinity (DCC) and cell wall characteristics?
Could you provide more details about the slight separation between the sexes in the principal component analysis (PCA) for growth traits? What could be the underlying factors contributing to this separation?
How can the knowledge gained from this research be practically applied in the breeding and utilization of Ginkgo biloba? What distinct advantages do male ginkgoes offer in practical production?
How do your findings align with or contribute to existing literature on Ginkgo biloba and sex-related differences in other species?
Are there any potential environmental or ecological implications resulting from the selection of male ginkgoes for breeding and utilization?
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Reviewer 2 Report
General remarks of the reviewer
The paper gives a good study of Ginkgo biloba sex differences and their behavior in growth characteristics and wood properties. The correct sequence of content regarding the conducted research is maintained.
The following chapters requires some clarification:
1. Introduction:
At the end of the introduction, please clearly articulate the research goal and working hypotheses.
2. Materials and Methods:
Please consistently use uniform feature symbols, e.g. wood basic density, occurs: ρ, D?, BD.
Technical Notes
Make the Figures clearer if possible.
Eliminate typos.
Minor editing of English language required.
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