Populus species and hybrids are intensively cultivated as sources of woody biomass for the
forest products industry and for reforestation of lowlands in temperate regions of the world …

Opportunities for matching wood chemical and physical properties to manufacturing and
product requirements via genetic modification have long been recognized. Exploitation is …

The use of molecular markers has greatly enhanced our understanding of the genome
structure of forest trees. Conifers, in particular, have a relatively large genome, containing a …

There are many similarities in the ecology and genetics of Populus and Salix as closely
related genera in the family Salicaceae. In this chapter, we will highlight those …

Promoters play a central role in the regulation of gene expression, determining when, where
and to what extent a gene is expressed. The aim of this study was to clone promoters from …

Genetic engineering offers prospects of generating novel genotypes at an accelerated rate
in the forest tree species. By employing Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer system, a …

Poplar breeders in the United States have focused on raising adaptability, growth rates, and
pest/stress resistance. Significant increases have been achieved via classical selection and …

Flowering and seed production represent the main mode of reproduction and dispersal in
most plants, including forest trees. Trees, together with perennial herbaceous plants, differ …

Forest certification has expanded rapidly over the past five years. It was developed to make
use of the trade in forest products to promote and stimulate sustainable forest management …

The major tree species grown for pulp and paper industry in India are eucalypts, poplars,
casuarinas, subabul and acacias. There is a growing demand for pulp and paper products …