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DOI 10.2172/828193
Title Search for major genes with progeny test data to accelerate the development of genetically superior loblolly pine
Creator/Author NCSU
Publication Date2003 Dec 30
OSTI IdentifierOSTI ID: 828193
Report Number(s)DE-FC36-99GO10380
DOE Contract NumberFC36-99GO10380
Other Number(s)TRN: US200428%%1026
Resource TypeTechnical Report
CoverageFinal
Resource RelationOther Information: PBD: 30 Dec 2003
Research OrgGolden Field Office, Golden, CO (US)
Sponsoring OrgUSDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) (US)
Subject99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE; BREEDING; COMPUTERS; DETECTION; DISEASE RESISTANCE; FORESTS; GENES; GENETICS; MANAGEMENT; PINES; PRODUCTIVITY; PROGENY; SEGREGATION; TREES
Description/AbstractThis research project is to develop a novel approach that fully utilized the current breeding materials and genetic test information available from the NCSU-Industry Cooperative Tree Improvement Program to identify major genes that are segregating for growth and disease resistance in loblolly pine. If major genes can be identified in the existing breeding population, they can be utilized directly in the conventional loblolly pine breeding program. With the putative genotypes of parents identified, tree breeders can make effective decisions on management of breeding populations and operational deployment of genetically superior trees. Forest productivity will be significantly enhanced if genetically superior genotypes with major genes for economically important traits could be deployed in an operational plantation program. The overall objective of the project is to develop genetic model and analytical methods for major gene detection with progeny test data and accelerate the development of genetically superior loblolly pine. Specifically, there are three main tasks: (1) Develop genetic models for major gene detection and implement statistical methods and develop computer software for screening progeny test data; (2) Confirm major gene segregation with molecular markers; and (3) Develop strategies for using major genes for tree breeding.
Country of PublicationUnited States
LanguageEnglish
FormatMedium: ED; Size: 84 pages
AvailabilityOSTI as DE00828193
System Entry Date2008 Feb 05

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