Author: Bertil LindquistPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afforestation
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Genetics in Swedish Forestry Practice
Author: Bertil LindquistPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afforestation
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Introduction to Forest Genetics
Author: Jonathan WrightPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0323148883
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Introduction to Forest Genetics examines some of the basic genetic concepts typically used in forestry and tree improvement studies, including Mendelian and population genetics. It also describes techniques that are generally useful in tree improvement work, including individual tree selection and breeding, provenance testing, species and racial hybridization, and introduction of exotics. Organized into 19 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of forest genetics and problems associated with forest genetics. It then discusses concepts from basic genetics, including chromosome structure and function; DNA and RNA; nongenetic inheritance; and genotype versus phenotype. Other chapters focus on inbreeding: complete elimination of homozygous recessive trees; mutation and migration; and controlled pollination and vegetative propagation. The book also covers the establishment and measurement of test plantations; general principles and methods of selective breeding; choice of breeding method and type of seed orchard; heritability and genetic gain; geographic variation in Scotch pine and American trees; species and racial hybridization; chromosome studies; and polyploidy and haploidy breeding. This book is a valuable resource for foresters, professional tree breeders, and those with or without previous training in genetics or forestry.
Genetics of Scots Pine
Author: M. GiertychPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483291634
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Since the Scots pine species is most important in Eurasia, it was considered necessary to involve authors from as many countries as was possible including Eastern Europe and U.S.S.R. During the 18th IUFRO World Congress in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, in September 1986, details were worked out for the contents of this book.This book is a truly international effort, prepared in the traditional IUFRO spirit of selfless co-operation. In all, 24 authors from 9 countries are involved. Each chapter was reviewed by two editors from two different countries.
Genetics of Sitka Spruce
Author: L. R. RochePublisher:
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Category : Sitka spruce
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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International Evaluation of Forest Genetics
Author: James HamrickPublisher:
ISBN: 9789186922054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Station Paper
Author: Southeastern Forest Experiment Station (Asheville, N.C.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Station Paper
Author: Geographic Variation in Forest Trees
Author: Maria MorgensternPublisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 077484177X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Geographic Variation in Forest Trees is the first book to examine this subject from a world-wide perspective. The author discusses population genetic theory and genetic systems of native North American tree species as they interact with environments in the major climatic regions in the world. He then demonstrates how this knowledge is used to guide seed zoning and seed transfer in silviculture, basing much of his discussion on models developed in Scandinavia and North America. In the final chapter, the author addresses the issue of genetic conservation -- a subject of great concern in the face of accelerated forest destruction, industrial pollution, and climatic change. This comprehensive, well-researched book makes a significant contribution to the knowledge of one of our most important renewable natural resources.
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