Overview

Developments in genomics and biotechnology are opening up new avenues for accelerating the domestication of forest trees in a climate change driven world. This book presents an authoritative update of forest tree biotechnology and genomics methodologies, procedures and accomplishments, from basic biological science to applications in forestry and related sciences. It gives expert evaluation of achievements and discussion about the impact that novel forest biotechnological and genomics approaches are having on traditional breeding for improvement of forest tree species and production of forest-based products. It also describes the legal and regulatory aspects of forest biotechnology, with an emphasis on biosafety. It is a reference for forest biologists, including basic and applied scientists involved in forest tree breeding and biotechnology, bioenergy research, and biomaterial product development. Key features: Advances in tree genomic selection. Next-generation sequencing technologies. Domesticating forest-tree species via genetic engineering. Regulatory affairs related to forest biotechnology. Protecting intellectual property. This title is suitable for graduate-level students working in plant biology and forest genetics, silviculture and agroforestry, and bioenergy science and technology. It is also relevant to scientists and foresters researching genetics, genomics and biotechnology, molecular biology and physiology of forest trees, and their application to production forestry, and conservation, as well as for sustainable forestry for bioenergy and bio-based products.

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Author:   Richard Meilan (Purdue University, USA) ,  Matias Kirst (University of Florida, Gainesville, USA)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.868kg
ISBN:  

9781780643502

ISBN 10:   1780643500
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   19 December 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Principles of Genome Sciences Chapter 2: Genomics of Conifers Chapter 3: Genomics of Hardwoods Chapter 4: Forest Tree Population Genomics Chapter 5: Quantitative Genomics of Forest Tree Breeding Chapter 6: Principles of Forest Biotechnology Chapter 7: Approaches to Genetically Engineering Flowering Control in Trees Chapter 8: Engineering for Bioenergy Chapter 9: Engineering Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses Chapter 10: Engineering Pest Tolerance Chapter 11: Regulatory Affairs Chapter 12: Protecting Intellectual Property

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Matias Kirst is at University of Florida, Gainesville. Rick Meilan is at Purdue University.

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