Forest trees cover 30% of the earth's land surface, providing renewable fuel, wood, timber, shelter, fruits, leaves, bark, roots, and are source of medicinal products in addition to benefits such as carbon sequestration, water shed protection, and habitat for 1/3 of terrestrial species. However, the genetic analysis and breeding of trees has lagged behind that of crop plants. Therefore, systematic conservation, sustainable improvement and pragmatic utilization of trees are global priorities. This book provides comprehensive and up to date information about tree characterization, biological understanding, and improvement through biotechnological and molecular tools.
Edited by:
Hiroshi Ueda, Katsumi Tsukamoto Imprint: CRC Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 408g ISBN:9781466595132 ISBN 10: 1466595132 Pages: 196 Publication Date:07 August 2013 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
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