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Aims and Results of Basic Research in the Institute of Forest Tree Breeding in Waldsieversdorf, Germany: I. The Development of Biotechnological Research
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Silvae Genetica
Volume
41
Issue
3
First Page
196
Last Page
200
Publication Date
1992
Abstract
The paper reports the development of micropropagation methods and progress using enzyme gene markers for practical forest tree breeding. It covers recent work in these fields at the Institute of Forest Tree Breeding. Micropropagation methods have been developed to support practical forest tree breeding by multiplying selected clones of several deciduous trees (e.g. birch and aspen) for the establishment of field trials.
Coniferous tree species (larch, Douglas fir and Norway spruce) have several species-related advantages and disadvantages concerning their micropropagation behaviour. Therefore, one important task of biotechnology is to utilize experiments to develop research strategies that will solve problems of plant regeneration.
Gene markers based on isoenzyme analysis are able to provide information about the genetic structure of stands and breeding material. Using these methods, investigations were carried out with Norway spruce, Scots pine, larch, Douglas fir and beech concerned with problems of hybrid identification and the conservation of gene resources.
Recommended Citation
Ewald, D. 1992. Aims and Results of Basic Research in the Institute of Forest Tree Breeding in Waldsieversdorf, Germany: I. The Development of Biotechnological Research. Silvae Genetica. 41 (3): 196-200.