Wood genomics

Genomics of Eucalyptus wood traits

A major focus of our research has been on using molecular technologies to guide breeding for high value wood and fibre traits in eucalypts. One approach has been to use genomic maps to locate and characterise QTL that control wood and fibre traits. A generic map for eucalypts has been developed that consists of codominant markers that can be assayed across the major commercial species. Also on ...

Functional Genomics of Wood Quality and Properties

Genomics promises to enrich the investigations of biology and biochemistry. Current advancements in genomics have major implications for genetic improvement in animals, plants, and microorganisms, and for our understanding of cell growth, development, differentiation, and communication. Significant progress has been made in the understanding of plant genomics in recent years, and the area conti...

Genomics of adaptation and wood properties in Populus trichocarpa

Populus trichocarpa (black cottonwood) and P. balsamifera (balsam poplar) are native to North America where large natural populations exist. P. trichocarpa has an extensive north-south range along the west coast, while P. balsamifera has a northerly range across the continent from Alaska to the North American east coast. Both species are well suited for highly productive bioenergy biomass plant...

Developmental Biology of Wood Formation – Finding Regulatory Factors Through Functional Genomics

Schrader, J. 2003. Developmental Biology of Wood Formation Finding Regulatory Factors Through Functional Genomics. Doctor’s dissertation. ISSN 1401-6230, ISBN 91-576-6526-5 The wood-forming vascular cambium is responsible for the production of a large part of the biomass on this planet. Yet, there is only limited knowledge on how cell proliferation and differentiation in the cambial meristem ar...

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