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9780851993485

Forest Genetics

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  • ISBN13:

    9780851993485

  • ISBN10:

    0851993486

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-08-30
  • Publisher: Cab Intl

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Winner of a 2009 Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) award Trees continue to maintain a unique significance in the social, ecological and economic systems of the world - as large, long-lived perennials covering 30% of land on Earth; their very nature dictates their importance. An understanding of forest genetics is essential for providing insight into the evolution, conservation, management and sustainability of both natural and managed forests. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles of genetics as important to forest trees, this text integrates the varied sub-disciplines of genetics and their applications in gene conservation, tree improvement and biotechnology. Topics discussed include genetic variation in natural forest trees, the application of genetics in tree improvement and breeding programs, and genomic sciences and molecular technologies.

Table of Contents

Forest Genetics- Concepts, Scope, History and Importance
Basic Principles
Molecular Basis of Inheritance-Genome Organization, Gene Structure and Regulation
Transmission Genetics- Chromosomes, Recombination and Linkage Mendelian Genetics
Genetic Markers- Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular Markers
Population Genetics- Gene Frequencies, Inbreeding and Force of Evolution
Quantitative Genetics- Polygenic Traits, Heritabilities and Genetic Correlations
Genetic Variation in Natural Population
Within-population Variation- Genetic Diversity, Mating Systems and Stand Structure
Geographic Variation- Races, Clines and Ecotypes
Evolutionary Genetics- Divergence, Speciation and Hybridization
Gene Conservation- In Situ, Ex Situ and Sampling Strategies
Tree Improvement
Tree Improvement Programs- Structure, Concepts and Importance
Base Populations- Species, Hybrids, Seed Sources and Breeding Zones
Phenotypic Mass Selection- Genetic Gain, Choice of Traits and Indirect Response
Genetic Testing- Mating Designs, Field Tests and Test Implementation
Data Analysis- Mixed Models, Variance Components and Breeding Values
Deployment- Open-pollinated Varieties, Full-sib Families and Clones
Advanced-generation Breeding Strategies- Breeding Population Size, Structure and Management
Biotechnology
Genomics- Discovery and Functional Analysis of Genes
Marker-assisted Selection and Breeding- Indirect Selection, Direct Selection and Breeding Applications
Genetic Engineering- Target Traits, Transformation and Regeneration
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