Tree breeding
Tree Breeding
Tree breeding is a scientific discipline that involves the genetic modification of trees to produce superior or desired traits. This process is often used in forestry and agriculture to improve the quality and yield of trees.
Pronunciation
Tree Breeding: /triː ˈbriːdɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "tree breeding" is derived from the English words "tree", which refers to a large plant with a single woody stem, and "breeding", which refers to the process of producing offspring or new varieties.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Forestry: The science and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Silviculture: The practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
- Hybridization: The process of combining two complementary single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules and allowing them to form a single double-stranded molecule through base pairing.
Process
Tree breeding involves several steps, including the selection of superior trees based on their traits, controlled pollination, testing and evaluation of progeny, and the release of improved genetic materials. The main goal of tree breeding is to increase the productivity and quality of trees, which can be achieved by improving traits such as growth rate, wood quality, disease resistance, and adaptability to environmental conditions.
Applications
Tree breeding has a wide range of applications in forestry and agriculture. It is used to improve the yield and quality of timber, pulpwood, and non-timber forest products. It also plays a crucial role in the conservation of forest genetic resources, adaptation to climate change, and the sustainable management of forests.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tree breeding
- Wikipedia's article - Tree breeding
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