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Forest genetics / Timothy L. White, W. Thomas Adams, David B. Neale

Author
White, Timothy L., 1951-
Published
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., 2007.
Physical Description
xx, 682 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Additional Creators
Neale, David B. and Adams, W. T. (Wesley Thomas)

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Contents
Forest genetics : concepts, scope, history and importance -- Molecular basis of inheritance : genome organization, gene structure and regulation -- Transmission genetics : chromosomes, recombination and linkage -- Genetic markers : morphological, biochemical and molecular markers -- Population genetics : gene frequencies, inbreeding and forces of evolution -- Quantitative genetics : polygenic traits, heritabilities and genetic correlations -- Within-population variation : genetic diversity, mating systems and stand structure -- Geographic variation : races, clines and ecotypes -- Evolutionary genetics : divergence, speciation and hybridization -- Gene conservation : in situ, ex situ and sampling strategies -- Tree improvement programs : structure, concepts and importance -- Base populations : species, hybrids, seed sources and breeding zones -- Phenotypic mass selection : genetic gain, choice of traits and indirect response -- Genetic testing : mating designs, field designs and test implementation -- Data analysis : mixed models, variance components and breeding values -- Deployment : open-pollinated varieties, full-sib families and clones -- Advanced-generation breeding strategies : breeding population size, structure and management -- Genomics : discovery and functional analysis of genes -- Marker-assisted selection and breeding : indirect selection, direct selection and breeding applications -- Genetic engineering : target traits, transformation and regeneration.
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ISBN
9781845932855 (alk. paper)
1845932854 (alk. paper)
9780851993485 (pbk.)
0851993486 (pbk.)
9780851990835 (pbk. : incorrect for item)
0851990835 (pbk. : incorrect for item)
9781845932862 (ebook)
1845932862 (ebook)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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