Pâques Forest Tree Breeding in Europe

Current State-of-the-Art and Perspectives
2013
ISBN: 978-94-007-6146-9
Verlag: Springer Netherland
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band 25, 527 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Managing Forest Ecosystems

Forest tree breeding has been ongoing for more than 70 years across Europe. It has successfully generated improved varieties for the major economical forest tree species. They are part of the present European forestry landscape and largely contribute to intensive wood production and other forest activities. In this book, we describe the state-of-art of breeding for the main forest tree species. We provide a comprehensive, unique and up-to-date overview of the major scientific results and breeding achievements gathered from the many programmes scattered across Europe. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each as a monograph corresponding to a species or group of species Abies spp., (Larix spp., Picea abies, Picea sitchensis, Pinus sylvestris, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Mediterranean pines; Acer pseudoplatanus, Fraxinusexcelsior,  and Prunusavium). Each of them is written by a group of experts and focuses on the distribution and economical importance of the species; motivation for breeding and breeding objectives; intraspecific genetic variability, breeding populations and breeding strategy; forest reproductive material deployment including mass-propagation and, prospects and perspectives for joint research and breeding. The book is a unique and up-dated source of information for students, researchers and professionals interested in the genetics and domestication of forest tree species.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pâques, Luc E

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction L.E.PâquesPart I: Breeding of Confires2. Larches (Larix sp.)L.E. Pâques, E. Foffová, B. Heinze, M.A. Lelu-Walter, M. Liesebach, G. PhilippeIntroductionThe Starting Point: Description of the Geographical Organization of Genetic DiversityLarch Breeding TodayEuropean-Wide Breeding Perspectives3. Norway Spruce (Picea abies (L.) H.Karst.)G. Jansson, D. Danusevicius, H. Grotehusman, J. Kowalczyk, D. Krajmerova, T. Skrøppa, H. WolfIntroductionDescription of the Geographical Organization of Genetic DiversityNorway Spruce BreedingMajor Achievements and ResultsForest Regeneration Material DeploymentEuropean-Wide Breeding Perspectives4. Sitka Sruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.)S. Lee, D. Thompson, J. Kehlet HansenIntroductionBreedingQuantitative DataWood QualityForest Reproductive Material Deployment and Genetic GainsKnowledge Gaps and Research NeedsEuropean-Wide Breeding Perspectives5. Mediterranean Pines (Pinus halepensis Mill. and brutia Ten.)M. Regina Chambel, J. Climent, C. Pichot, F. DucciIntroductionTaxonomy, Biology and Ecology of Aleppo PineThe Current Situation as a Starting Point for BreedingCurrent Breeding Programmes, Description and Results Additional Factors Affecting Future Breeding of Aleppo and Brutia Pines6. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)U.K. Krakau, M. Liesebach, T. Aronen, M.A. Lelu-Walter, V. SchneckIntroductionBiology, Ecology and Genetics of Scots PineScots Pine in Treebreedex CountriesPresent Situation as Starting Point for BreedingBreeding of Scots PineSomatic EmbryogenesisScots Pine and Climate ChangeKnowledge Gaps and Research NeedsEuropean-Wide Breeding Perspectives7. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco)J.C. Bastien, L. Sanchez, D. Michaud IntroductionDescription of Genetic DiversityBreedingForest Reproductive Material DeploymentEuropean-Wide Breeding Perspectives Part II: Breeding of Broadleaves8. Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.)D. Krabel, H. WolfIntroductionGenetic and KnowledgeBreeding of Acer in EuropeKnowledge GapsProspects for Acer Pseudoplatanus Breeding in Europe9. Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.)G. C. Douglas, A. Pliura, J. Dufour, P. Mertens, D. Jacques, J. Fernandez-Manjares, J. Buiteveld, Gh. Parnuta, M. Tudoroiu, Y. Curnel, M. Thomasset, V. Jensen, M. Knudsen, E. Foffova, A. Chandelier, M. SteenackersBiology, Ecology and Natural Distribution of AshGene Conservation Importance of Ash Dieback Disease Chalara fraxinea Other Diseases and Pests of Importance on Ash Phenology, Seed Production, Stratification and Seed Orchards Value of Ash and Sources of Planting Stock Assessment of Genetic Variation of Adaptive Traits, Growth and Quality Based on Data and Summary Evaluation of Provenance/Progeny Trials in European Countries Heritabilities of Important Silivicultural Traits and Age–Age CorrelationsAssessment of Genetic Variation, Hybridization, Gene Flow and Inbreeding Using Neutral Molecular Marker Variation Current Genetic Improvement Programmes Breeding Methodology Vegetative Propagation and CryopreservationEurope-Wide Perspectives and Conclusions  10. Wild Cherry (Prunus avium (L.) L.)F. Ducci, B. De Cuyper, A. De Rogatis, J. Dufour, F. SantiIntroductionBiology, Ecology and Genetics of Wild CherryNatural and Cultivated AreaBreeding of Wild CherryEuropean-Wide Breeding Perspectives List of authors and contributorsSubject index