Micropropagation, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular Biology of Populus
Micropropagation, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular Biology of Populus

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 348

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Thirty-four Populus biotechnology chapters, written by 85 authors, are comprised in 5 sections: 1) in vitro culture (micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, protoplasts, somaclonal variation, and germplasm preservation); 2) transformation and foreign gene expression; 3) molecular biology (molecular/genetic characterization); 4) biotic and abiotic resistance (disease, insect, and pollution); and 5) biotechnological applications (wood properties, flowering, phytoremediation, breeding, commercialization, economics, and bioethics).

Micropropagation, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular Biology of Populus
Micropropagation, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular Biology of Populus

Author: Ned B. Klopfenstein

Publisher:

Published: 2000-07-01

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780788189333

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Species of the genus Populus (poplars & aspens) are relatively short-lived, fast-growing trees that can grow on marginal soils & are widely adaptable. Populus systems are rapidly being developed for application in fiber, fuel, & environmental plantings & contributions of in vitro & molecular biological studies are apparent in virtually every area of forest biology & ecology. This book presents diverse, yet related, information from the rapidly developing studies on Populus molecular biology & in vitro culture. Chapters: in vitro culture; transformation & foreign gene expression; molecular biology, biotic & abiotic resistance, & biotechnological applications. Glossary.

Molecular Biology of Woody Plants
Molecular Biology of Woody Plants

Author: S.M. Jain

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-04-17

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 9401723117

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This two-volume book gives a broad coverage of various aspects of plant molecular biology relevant to the improvement of woody plants. The authors provide background information on genetic engineering and molecular marker techniques, and specific examples of species in which sufficient progress has been made.

Wood Formation in Trees
Wood Formation in Trees

Author: Nigel J Chaffey

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-01-10

Total Pages: 801

ISBN-13: 1134485069

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Trees are a major component of the biosphere and have played an important part in the world's history and culture. With the modern challenges of global warming and dwindling fossil fuel reserves, trees, and in particular their wood, can provide solutions. Unfortunately, too little is known about the biology of these plants, due largely to a lack of

Forest Genetics
Forest Genetics

Author: Timothy L. White

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 1845932854

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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.

Short Rotation Woody Crop Production Systems for Ecosystem Services and Phytotechnologies
Short Rotation Woody Crop Production Systems for Ecosystem Services and Phytotechnologies

Author: Ronald S. Zalesny Jr.

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2019-12-20

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 3039215094

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While international efforts in the development of short rotation woody crops (SRWCs) have historically focused on the production of biomass for bioenergy, biofuels, and bioproducts, research and deployment over the past decade has expanded to include broader objectives of achieving multiple ecosystem services. In particular, silvicultural prescriptions developed for SRWCs have been refined to include woody crop production systems for environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, water quality and quantity, and soil health. In addition, current systems have been expanded beyond traditional fiber production to other environmental technologies that incorporate SRWCs as vital components for phytotechnologies, urban afforestation, ecological restoration, and mine reclamation. In this Special Issue of the journal Forests, we explore the broad range of current research dedicated to our topic: International Short Rotation Woody Crop Production Systems for Ecosystem Services and Phytotechnologies

Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects
Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects

Author: Michael R. Wagner

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-08

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0306475960

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Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects is a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. The contributions are by senior scientists and represent all the major forested regions of the world. The book constitutes a comprehensive treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. This book will serve as an essential reference book for all researchers and practitioners attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance.