Forest Tree Improvement and Seed Technology
Forest Tree Improvement and Seed Technology

Author: Gopi Chand Saini

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9788170893554

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Forest Tree Improvement and seed Technology are relatively neglected subjects as compared to forest management in general. Importance of forest improvement and seed technology has become important in recent years as forests have a significant role in maintaining climatic balance and conservation of biodiversity. The impending climate change may have a catastrophic effect on the ecological health of planet earth and may imperil the survival of life itself. This book is a modest effort in bringing out fundamental scientific information on forest tree improvement and forest seed science and technology in one compilation and therefore may prove useful to the researchers ad students of forestry.

Forest Seed Science And Management
Forest Seed Science And Management

Author: Gopal Shukla

Publisher: Nipa

Published: 2023-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788119103997

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The present volume 'Forest Seed Science and Management' deals with various aspects of seeds and is comprised of 14 chapters

Genetics and Improvement of Forest Trees
Genetics and Improvement of Forest Trees

Author: Yuji Ide

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2021-08-16

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 303651242X

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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.

Experimental Design and Analysis for Tree Improvement
Experimental Design and Analysis for Tree Improvement

Author: ER Williams

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2002-05-16

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0643090134

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Experimental Design and Analysis for Tree Improvement provides a set of practical procedures to follow when planning, designing and analysing tree improvement trials. Using many fully-worked examples, it outlines how to: design field, glasshouse and laboratory trials; efficiently collect data and construct electronic data files; pre-process data, screening for data quality and outliers; analyse data from single and across-site trials using either GenStat or SAS; and interpret the results from statistical analyses. The authors address the many practical issues often faced in forest tree improvement trials and describe techniques that will give conclusive results with the minimum expense. The techniques provided are applicable to the improvement of not only trees, but to crops in general. Building on the success of the first edition, the second edition covers commercially-available software packages for design generation (CycDesigN) and data pre-processing and automated generation of programs for statistical analysis (DataPlus). For analysis, it provides both GenStat and SAS programs as generated by DataPlus.

Introduction to Forest Genetics
Introduction to Forest Genetics

Author: Jonathan Wright

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 0323148883

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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.

THE STATE OF THE WORLD’s FOREST GENETIC RESOURCES
THE STATE OF THE WORLD’s FOREST GENETIC RESOURCES

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2018-05-25

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9251084025

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The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studies. It includes: •an overview of definitions and concepts related to Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) and a review of their value; •a description of the main drivers of changes; •the presentation of key emerging technologies; •an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments; •recommendations addressing the challenges and needs. By the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Biotechnology in Forest Tree Improvement
Biotechnology in Forest Tree Improvement

Author: F. A. O.

Publisher: Hyperion Books

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 9788170892397

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Introduction; Current status of tree improvement; Cryopreservation and in vitro storage; Molecular markers; In vitro selection; Genetic Engineering; Somaclonal Variation; Protoplast Fusion; Haploid cultures; In Vitro rescue; Micro-propagation; In Vitro control of the maturation state; General conclusions.

Forestry Principles And Applications
Forestry Principles And Applications

Author: A.J. Raj

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 839

ISBN-13: 9386237741

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This textbook is written for undergraduates & postgraduates, university & college teachers, scientists and professional foresters. It offers a real-life introduction to the field of forestry and an interdisciplinary overview of the theory behind it. This textbook covers forestry in great depth and the real strength of the book lies in its focus on the context and applications of the field. Thanks to its wide scope, it not only serves as a useful introduction to the field but can also be used to understand how many other key forestry topics have changed in recent years as a consequence of the technology advancement. This textbook will significantly help the students for preparation of UPSC-Civil Service Exam, UPSC-Indian Forest Service Exam, ICFRE & ICAR Scientists/NET Exam, University Entrance Exam for admission to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes.