Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Advanced Generation Breeding of Forest Trees
Author: Advanced Generation Breeding of Forest Trees
Author: Louisiana State UniversityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tree Breeding: Principles and Strategies
Author: G. NamkoongPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461238927
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
It has become apparent, during discussions with students and colleagues in forest genetics, that a universal concern is the achievement of diverse goals of forestry from fiber production in industrial as well as farm forests to conserving forest ecosystems. Although we generally have several breeding methods available and several species to breed, we seek to satisfy multiple-use goals on diverse sites by management techniques that at best can only partially control edaphic environmental variation. The dominant approach, which was agriculturally motivated, has involved inten sive effort with complicated breeding plans on single species for uniform adaptability and single-product plantations. However, this is obviously neither the only, nor necessarily the best, solution for the genetic management of tree species, and thus our intent in this volume is to develop ways to achieve multiple objectives in tree breeding. We include an array of breeding plans from simple iterated designs to sets of multiple populations capable of using gene actions for different traits in different environments for uncertain futures. The presentation is organized around the development of breeding from single-to multiple-option plans, from single to multiple traits, from single to mUltiple environ ments, and from single to multiple populations. However, it is not a complete "How To" book, and includes neither exercises nor instructions on data handling. It also does not include discussion of all modes of reproduction and inheritance encountered in plants.
Advanced Generation Breeding in the Northern Region Tree Improvement Program
Author: G. E. HoweGenetics and Improvement of Forest Trees
Author: Yuji IdePublisher: MDPI
ISBN: 303651242X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Forest tree improvement has mainly been implemented to enhance the productivity of artificial forests. However, given the drastically changing global environment, improvement of various traits related to environmental adaptability is more essential than ever. This book focuses on genetic information, including trait heritability and the physiological mechanisms thereof, which facilitate tree improvement. Nineteen papers are included, reporting genetic approaches to improving various species, including conifers, broad-leaf trees, and bamboo. All of the papers in this book provide cutting-edge genetic information on tree genetics and suggest research directions for future tree improvement.
Applied Forest Tree Improvement
Author: Bruce ZobelPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
General Concepts of Tree Improvement. Variation and Its Use. Provenance, Seed Source, and Exotics. Quantitative Aspects of Forest Tree Improvement. Selection in Natural Stands and Unimproved Plantations. Seed Production and Seed Orchards. Use of Tree Improvemente in Natural Forests and in Stand Improvement. Selection and Breeding for Resistance to Diseases, Insects, and Adverse Environments. Vegetative Propagation. Hybrids in Tree Improvement. Wood and Tree Improvement. Advanced Generations and Continued Improvement. Gain and Economics of Tree Improvement. The Genetic Base and Gene Conservation. Developing Tree Improvement Programs.
Research Needs in Tree Breeding
Author: Progeny Testing of Forest Trees
Author: Advanced Generation Breeding
Author: International Union of Forestry Research OrganizationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Forest Genetics
Author: Timothy L. WhitePublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845932854
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
This book, which contains 20 chapters, integrates the varied subdisciplines of genetics and their applications in gene conservation, tree improvement and biotechnology. Topics covered include: genetic variation in natural forests, the application of genetics in tree improvement and breeding programmes, and genomic sequences and molecular technologies. This book will be a valuable resource for students, scientists and professionals in the plant sciences, especially forest geneticists, tree breeders, forest managers and other natural resource specialists.