Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding

by T Kibet

ISBN: 9789386595874
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 10495.00
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About The Book

Tree breeding is the application of genetic, reproductive biology and economic principles to the genetic improvement and management of forest trees. In contrast to the selective breeding of livestock, arable crops, and horticultural flowers over the last few centuries, the breeding of trees, with the exception of fruit trees, is a relatively recent occurrence. The topics of different chapters have so chosen as to give a comprehensive idea about forest genetics and tree breeding. Forests have multiple roles, including, traditional timber and fibre production, to sequestering global carbon emissions, preserving water systems and providing ecosystem services and shelter. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, agriculturists, plant breeders and students working with genetics and breeding of forest trees.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction to Forestry 1 2. The Forests: Past and Present 33 3. Principles of Tree Cytology and Genetics 71 4. Population Genetics as a Basis for Selection 98 5. Hybridization between Species and Races 117 6. Provenance Research 135 7. Genetics and Improvement of Exotic Trees 156 8. Tree Physiology in Relation to Genetics and Breeding 178 9. Breeding for Resistance to Disease in Forest Trees 201 10. Breeding for Resistance to Insect Attack in Forest Trees 219 11. Genetics and Breeding of Wood 234 12. Seed and their Genetics 266 Bibliography 294 Index 297