Overview

Trees are important in both natural populations as native forests and for their commodity value in the production of forest products. Thus, the most important reason to study forest genetics is to provide insight into the evolution, conservation, management and sustainability of the world's natural and managed forests. For this reason, the intention of this book is to describe concepts and applications of forest genetics in all types of forests ranging from pristine natural forests to monoculture plantations. It is aimed at several audiences: as a first course text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students; a reference for professionals and researchers in forestry; and an introduction for scientists interested in other sub-disciplines of forest genetics. No previous knowledge of genetics is assumed.

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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: 3.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.601kg
ISBN:  

9780851993485

ISBN 10:   0851993486
Pages:   704
Publication Date:   27 June 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
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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This is an excellent book that should receive widespread adoption and use in the coming years. This book is a must read...perfect for advanced undergraduate courses and ...as a reference manual for professional foresters working on aspect of silviculture, forest management or forest genetics. This reviewer looks forward to using excerpts for a forest genetics course and to establish this book as a class resource for years to come.

This book is a must read...perfect for advanced undergraduate courses and ...as a reference manual for professional foresters working on aspect of silviculture, forest management or forest genetics. This reviewer looks forward to using excerpts for a forest genetics course and to establish this book as a class resource for years to come.

This book is a must read...perfect for advanced undergraduate courses and ...as a reference manual for professional foresters working on aspect of silviculture, forest management or forest genetics. This reviewer looks forward to using excerpts for a forest genetics course and to establish this book as a class resource for years to come. --Choice This is an excellent book that should receive widespread adoption and use in the coming years. --BioScience

This is an excellent book that should receive widespread adoption and use in the coming years. --BioScience This book is a must read...perfect for advanced undergraduate courses and ...as a reference manual for professional foresters working on aspect of silviculture, forest management or forest genetics. This reviewer looks forward to using excerpts for a forest genetics course and to establish this book as a class resource for years to come. --Choice

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