Forest Trees (Managing Global Genetic Resources) - Hardcover

National Research Council; Board On Agriculture; Committee On Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0309040345 ISBN 13: 9780309040341

Publisher: National Academies Press, 1991

Synopsis

News reports concerning decline of the world's forests are becoming sadly familiar. Most losses are measured in square kilometers, but a more profound loss cannot be measured. As forests disappear, so do their genetic resources. The genes they possess can no longer aid in their adaptation to a changing environment, nor can they be used to develop improved varieties or products.
This book assesses the status of the world's tree genetic resources and management efforts. Strategies for meeting future needs and alternatives to harvesting natural forests are presented. The book also outlines methods and technologies for management, evaluates activities now under way, and makes specific recommendations for a global strategy for forest management.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• 1 World Forests
• 2 Multiple Uses of Forest Trees
• 3 Structure of Genetic Variation
• 4 Conservation and Management of Tree Genetic Resources
• 5 Institutions Involved in Managing Tree Genetic Resources
• 6 Organizing a Global System of Cooperation
• References
• Appendix A: Forest Tree Species Used in Breeding or Testing Activities
• Appendix B: Literature Survey of Threatened Provenances or Species
• Appendix C: Sources of Seed for Research
• Glossary
• Abbreviations
• Authors
• Index

About this title

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Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives, National Research Council

About this edition

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0309040345
• ISBN 13: 9780309040341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248