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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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Bibliographic Details
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.
Subjects:
Forest genetics.
Plant Breeding and Genetics.
Forests and Forest Trees (Biology and Ecology)
Genetic Engineering, Gene Transfer and Transgenics, (New June 2002)
Biotechnology.
Conservation.
Genetic diversity.
Genetic engineering.
Genetic variation.
Molecular genetics.
Nucleotide sequences.
Population genetics.
Tree breeding.
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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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