Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309040345
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cannot be measured. As forests disappear, so do their genetic resources. The genes they possess can no longer aid in their adaptation to a changing environment, nor can they be used to develop improved varieties or products. This book assesses the status of the world's tree genetic resources and management efforts. Strategies for meeting future needs and alternatives to harvesting natural forests are presented. The book also outlines methods and technologies for management, evaluates activities now under way, and makes specific recommendations for a global strategy for forest management.
Forest Trees
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309040345
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cannot be measured. As forests disappear, so do their genetic resources. The genes they possess can no longer aid in their adaptation to a changing environment, nor can they be used to develop improved varieties or products. This book assesses the status of the world's tree genetic resources and management efforts. Strategies for meeting future needs and alternatives to harvesting natural forests are presented. The book also outlines methods and technologies for management, evaluates activities now under way, and makes specific recommendations for a global strategy for forest management.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309040345
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cannot be measured. As forests disappear, so do their genetic resources. The genes they possess can no longer aid in their adaptation to a changing environment, nor can they be used to develop improved varieties or products. This book assesses the status of the world's tree genetic resources and management efforts. Strategies for meeting future needs and alternatives to harvesting natural forests are presented. The book also outlines methods and technologies for management, evaluates activities now under way, and makes specific recommendations for a global strategy for forest management.
Forest Conservation Genetics
Author: Andrew Graham Young
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643062602
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Basic genetic principles; Genetic processes; Threats to in situ genetic conservation; Domestication and ex situ genetic conservation; Monitoring, socioeconomics and policy.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643062602
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Basic genetic principles; Genetic processes; Threats to in situ genetic conservation; Domestication and ex situ genetic conservation; Monitoring, socioeconomics and policy.
Genetics and Improvement of Forest Trees
Author: Yuji Ide
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 303651242X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Forest tree improvement has mainly been implemented to enhance the productivity of artificial forests. However, given the drastically changing global environment, improvement of various traits related to environmental adaptability is more essential than ever. This book focuses on genetic information, including trait heritability and the physiological mechanisms thereof, which facilitate tree improvement. Nineteen papers are included, reporting genetic approaches to improving various species, including conifers, broad-leaf trees, and bamboo. All of the papers in this book provide cutting-edge genetic information on tree genetics and suggest research directions for future tree improvement.
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 303651242X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Forest tree improvement has mainly been implemented to enhance the productivity of artificial forests. However, given the drastically changing global environment, improvement of various traits related to environmental adaptability is more essential than ever. This book focuses on genetic information, including trait heritability and the physiological mechanisms thereof, which facilitate tree improvement. Nineteen papers are included, reporting genetic approaches to improving various species, including conifers, broad-leaf trees, and bamboo. All of the papers in this book provide cutting-edge genetic information on tree genetics and suggest research directions for future tree improvement.
THE STATE OF THE WORLD’s FOREST GENETIC RESOURCES
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251084025
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studies. It includes: •an overview of definitions and concepts related to Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) and a review of their value; •a description of the main drivers of changes; •the presentation of key emerging technologies; •an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments; •recommendations addressing the challenges and needs. By the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251084025
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studies. It includes: •an overview of definitions and concepts related to Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) and a review of their value; •a description of the main drivers of changes; •the presentation of key emerging technologies; •an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments; •recommendations addressing the challenges and needs. By the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Forest Genetic Resources Information
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Forest Genetics and Sustainability
Author: Csaba Mátyás
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789048153374
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During the 4th International Consultation on Forest Genetics and Tree Building, held in 1998 in Beijing, China, leading scientists were invited to review past achievements, to redefine the role of forest genetics and breeding in contemporary forestry, and to set priorities for future research and development. On the basis of the invited presentations, the volume summarizes the state of knowledge in various fields, such as the impact of forest management and of changing environmental conditions on genetic resources, and the value of genetic markers as indicators for adaptational potential, as well as the tasks of conservation. Detailed reports from the different continents provide a comprehensive diagnosis of the global situation of forest genetics and tree breeding research. The book offers not only an overview of contemporary trends and expected future developments, but also identifies current main problems in funding and cooperation. It may prove therefore useful not only for scientists, university lecturers and advanced students in the field of forestry, ecology and conservation biology, but also for decision makers and managers in companies and conservation organizations.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789048153374
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During the 4th International Consultation on Forest Genetics and Tree Building, held in 1998 in Beijing, China, leading scientists were invited to review past achievements, to redefine the role of forest genetics and breeding in contemporary forestry, and to set priorities for future research and development. On the basis of the invited presentations, the volume summarizes the state of knowledge in various fields, such as the impact of forest management and of changing environmental conditions on genetic resources, and the value of genetic markers as indicators for adaptational potential, as well as the tasks of conservation. Detailed reports from the different continents provide a comprehensive diagnosis of the global situation of forest genetics and tree breeding research. The book offers not only an overview of contemporary trends and expected future developments, but also identifies current main problems in funding and cooperation. It may prove therefore useful not only for scientists, university lecturers and advanced students in the field of forestry, ecology and conservation biology, but also for decision makers and managers in companies and conservation organizations.
Gene resources of forest trees.
Author:
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789291201136
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789291201136
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Genetics and Genomics of Forest Trees
Author: Filippos A. (Phil) Aravanopoulos
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3038972983
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Genetics and Genomics of Forest Trees" that was published in Forests
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3038972983
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Genetics and Genomics of Forest Trees" that was published in Forests
Challenges in Managing Forest Genetic Resources for Livelihoods
Author: Barbara Vinceti
Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436670
Category : Forest germplasm resources conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Issues concerning forest genetic diversity; Cases studies from IPGRI's research project; Lessons learned and applicability of reserch outcomes.
Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436670
Category : Forest germplasm resources conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Issues concerning forest genetic diversity; Cases studies from IPGRI's research project; Lessons learned and applicability of reserch outcomes.
Genetic Response of Forest Systems to Changing Environmental Conditions
Author: Gerhard Müller-Starck
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401598398
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Changing environmental conditions substantially affect genetic variation and its dynamics in forest ecosystems and various systems of plantations. In response to these challenges, the present book focuses on the response to stress in terms of case studies which address physiological and genetic characters as well as various metric traits. Furthermore a choice of studies is presented which refers to diversity and geographic variation of various species and site conditions, respectively. In addition, genetic resources are characterised and a variety of studies is compiled which address reproduction and migration as well as management aspects. Finally, a set of studies is presented which focus on forest tree breeding with respect to uncertain climatic futures.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401598398
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Changing environmental conditions substantially affect genetic variation and its dynamics in forest ecosystems and various systems of plantations. In response to these challenges, the present book focuses on the response to stress in terms of case studies which address physiological and genetic characters as well as various metric traits. Furthermore a choice of studies is presented which refers to diversity and geographic variation of various species and site conditions, respectively. In addition, genetic resources are characterised and a variety of studies is compiled which address reproduction and migration as well as management aspects. Finally, a set of studies is presented which focus on forest tree breeding with respect to uncertain climatic futures.