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Author:   Timothy White (University of Florida, USA) ,  W. Adams (Oregon State University, USA) ,  David Neale (University of California, USA)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 4.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.669kg
ISBN:  

9781845932855

ISBN 10:   1845932854
Pages:   704
Publication Date:   27 June 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Forest Genetics - Concepts, Scope, History and Importance SECTION I: BASIC PRINCIPLES 2: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - Genome Organization, Gene Structure and Regulation 3: Transmission Genetics - Chromosomes, Recombination and Linkage Mendelian Genetics 4: Genetic Markers - Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular Markers 5: Population Genetics - Gene Frequencies, Inbreeding and Forces of Evolution 6: Quantitative Genetics - Polygenic Traits, Heritabilities and Genetic Correlations SECTION II: GENETIC VARIATION IN NATURAL POPULATIONS 7: Within-population Variation - Genetic Diversity, Mating Systems and Stand Structure 8: Geographic Variation - Races, Clines and Ecotypes 9: Evolutionary Genetics - Divergence, Speciation and Hybridization 10: Gene Conservation - In Situ, Ex Situ and Sampling Strategies SECTION III: TREE IMPROVEMENT 11: Tree Improvement Programs - Structure, Concepts and Importance 12: Base Populations - Species, Hybrids, Seed Sources and Breeding Zones 13: Phenotypic Mass Selection - Genetic Gain, Choice of Traits and Indirect Response 14: Genetic Testing - Mating Designs, Field Tests and Test Implementation 15: Data Analysis - Mixed Models, Variance Components and Breeding Values 16: Deployment - Open-pollinated Varieties, Full-sib Families and Clones 17: Advanced-generation Breeding Strategies - Breeding Population Size, Structure and Management SECTION IV: BIOTECHNOLOGY 18: Genomics - Discovery and Functional Analysis of Genes 19: Marker-assisted Selection and Breeding - Indirect Selection, Direct Selection and Breeding Applications 20: Genetic Engineering - Target Traits, Transformation and Regeneration 1: Forest Genetics - Concepts, Scope, History and Importance SECTION I: BASIC PRINCIPLES 2: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - Genome Organization, Gene Structure and Regulation 3: Transmission Genetics - Chromosomes, Recombination and Linkage Mendelian Genetics 4: Genetic Markers - Morphological, Biochemical and Molecular Markers 5: Population Genetics - Gene Frequencies, Inbreeding and Forces of Evolution 6: Quantitative Genetics - Polygenic Traits, Heritabilities and Genetic Correlations SECTION II: GENETIC VARIATION IN NATURAL POPULATIONS 7: Within-population Variation - Genetic Diversity, Mating Systems and Stand Structure 8: Geographic Variation - Races, Clines and Ecotypes 9: Evolutionary Genetics - Divergence, Speciation and Hybridization 10: Gene Conservation - In Situ, Ex Situ and Sampling Strategies SECTION III: TREE IMPROVEMENT 11: Tree Improvement Programs - Structure, Concepts and Importance 12: Base Populations - Species, Hybrids, Seed Sources and Breeding Zones 13: Phenotypic Mass Selection - Genetic Gain, Choice of Traits and Indirect Response 14: Genetic Testing - Mating Designs, Field Tests and Test Implementation 15: Data Analysis - Mixed Models, Variance Components and Breeding Values 16: Deployment - Open-pollinated Varieties, Full-sib Families and Clones 17: Advanced-generation Breeding Strategies - Breeding Population Size, Structure and Management SECTION IV: BIOTECHNOLOGY 18: Genomics - Discovery and Functional Analysis of Genes 19: Marker-assisted Selection and Breeding - Indirect Selection, Direct Selection and Breeding Applications 20: Genetic Engineering - Target Traits, Transformation and Regeneration

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