Introduction to Forest Genetics
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Introduction to Forest Genetics

  1. 480 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Introduction to Forest Genetics

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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.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Introduction to Forest Genetics
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Chapter 1. Introduction
  8. Chapter 2. Concepts from Basic Genetics
  9. Chapter 3. Additional Basic Genetic Concepts
  10. Chapter 4. Population Genetics—Selection
  11. Chapter 5. Population Genetics—Mutation, Migration, Isolation
  12. Chapter 6. Useful Techniques—Controlled Pollination
  13. Chapter 7. Useful Techniques—Vegetative Propagation
  14. Chapter 8. Useful Techniques—Establishment and Measurement of Test Plantations
  15. Chapter 9. Selective Breeding—General Principles and Methods
  16. Chapter 10. Choice of Breeding Method and Type of Seed Orchard
  17. Chapter 11. Examples of Progress through Selective Breeding and Seed Orchard Management
  18. Chapter 12. Estimation of Heritability and Genetic Gain
  19. Chapter 13. Provenance Testing
  20. Chapter 14. Geographic Variation in Scotch Pine
  21. Chapter 15. Geographic Variation in American Trees
  22. Chapter 16. Species and Racial Hybridization
  23. Chapter 17. Species and Racial Hybridization—Practical Application
  24. Chapter 18. Introduction of Exotic Species
  25. Chapter 19. Polyploidy, Aneuploidy, and Haploidy
  26. Appendix: Common and Scientific Names of Trees
  27. Bibliography
  28. Glossary
  29. Index