Anthropocene marks the era when human activity is making a significant impact on earth, its
ecological and biogeographical systems. The domestication and intensification of …

Seed orchards represent the link between tree breeding and silvicultural activities. Their
genetic efficiency is of vital importance as it determines the extent of genetic gain and …

Conifers are characterized by a large genome size and a rapid decay of linkage
disequilibrium, most often within gene limits. Genome scans based on noncoding markers …

How much of genetic diversity is desirable in mass production of forest reproductive
material? How mass production of forest reproductive material reduces genetic diversity …

Seed from orchards, established from breeding programs, often dominate the planting stock
in economically important tree species, such as Norway spruce. The genetic diversity in …

Conifers are among the most genetically diverse plants but show the lowest levels of genetic
differentiation, even among geographically distant populations. High gene flow among …

The optimal number of clones in seed orchards is discussed. A model is constructed to
maximize a goodness criterion (“benefit”) for seed orchards. This criterion is a function of: 1) …

Accurate monitoring of genetic diversity levels of seedlots and mating patterns of parents
from seed orchards are crucial to ensure that tree breeding programs are long-lasting and …

A growing interest in the use of the Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L., Ericaceae) has been
recently reported for industrial, pharmaceutical and chemical fields. However, the bulk …

With the Australian national Eucalyptus globulus breeding program entering its third
generation, monitoring of genetic diversity is becoming increasingly important due to …