Role of genetic improvement in the Short Rotation Woody Crops Program
Conference
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OSTI ID:6031212
A major effort in the Short Rotation Woody Crops Program (SRWCP) is species screening and genetic improvement of selected species. Of the 125 species initially evaluated for SRIC, 20 are being seriously considered with most of emphasis on 16 hardwood species. Range-wide seed collections of 12 species were provenance tested; these include Platanus occidentalis (sycamore), Alnus glutinosa (European black alder), and Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust). Based on the results of these tests, highly productive, site-specific seed sources are being chosen for several geographic regions. Three of these species re currently being bred for increased productivity in SRIC systems. Genetic improvement is viewed as a tool for increasing productivity, having anticipated gains of 40 to 50%. The techniques of somaclonal screening and genetic engineering are being evaluated for their usefulness in the SRIC improvement program. Currently, salt-tolerant Atriplex canescens (four-wing saltbush) and herbicide-resistant Populus spp. are being sought via somaclonal screening. 35 refs., 4 figs., 3 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 6031212
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-860405-1; ON: DE86008541
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES
DATA
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
GENETIC ENGINEERING
GENETIC VARIABILITY
HONEYLOCUST TREES
INFORMATION
NUMERICAL DATA
PLANT BREEDING
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