Forest genetics /

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 programm...

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Main Authors: White, Timothy L., 1951- (Author), Neale, David B., (Author), Adams, W. T. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2007.
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505 0 # |a Forest Genetics : Concepts, Scope, History and Importance -- Molecular Basis of Inheritance : Genome Organization, Gene Structure and Regulation -- Transmission Genetics : Chromosomes, Recombination and Linkage -- Genetic Markers : Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular Markers -- Population Genetics : Gene Frequencies, Inbreeding and Forces of Evolution -- Quantitative Genetics : Polygenic Traits, Heritabilities and Genetic Correlations -- 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 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 Designs 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 -- 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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520 3 # |a 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. 
530 # # |a Also available in print format. 
588 # # |a Title from PDF title page (viewed August 16, 2013). 
650 # 0 |a Forest genetics. 
650 # 4 |a Plant Breeding and Genetics. 
650 # 4 |a Forests and Forest Trees (Biology and Ecology) 
650 # 4 |a Genetic Engineering, Gene Transfer and Transgenics, (New June 2002) 
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650 # 7 |a Genetic engineering.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Genetic variation.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Molecular genetics.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Nucleotide sequences.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Population genetics.  |2 cabt 
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