Over the past two decades, research in forest tree genomics has lagged behind that of
model and agricultural systems. However, genomic research in forest trees is poised to enter …

Several new initiatives have been launched recently to sequence conifer genomes including
pines, spruces and Douglas-fir. Owing to the very large genome sizes ranging from 18 to 35 …

Using large numbers of DNA markers to predict genetic merit [genomic selection (GS)] is a
new frontier in plant and animal breeding programs. GS is now routinely used to select …

Phenotypic, genotypic, and transcript level (microarray) data from an interspecific backcross
population of Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus globulus were integrated to dissect the …

Marker-assisted selection holds promise for highly influencing tree breeding, especially for
wood traits, by considerably reducing breeding cycles and increasing selection accuracy. In …

Using time-related phenotypic data, methods of composite interval mapping and multiple-
trait composite interval mapping based on least squares were applied to map quantitative …

Classical quantitative genetics and quantitative trait dissection analysis (QTL) approaches
were used in order to investigate the genetic determinism of wood cellulose carbon isotope …

Background The genomic architecture of bud phenology and height growth remains poorly
known in most forest trees. In non model species, QTL studies have shown limited …

Apple tree architecture is naturally very diverse, but for fruit production, certain tree habits
are more desirable than others. Here we describe the results of a QTL analysis performed to …

Abstract Random amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs) were used in combination with a
double pseudo-testcross mapping strategy to estimate the position and effects of quantitative …