Forest Genetics and Systainability

Dordrecht

1989

287 S.

zahlr. Abb., Tab., Lit. Ang.

Abgeschriebene Publikation

0-7923-6011-7

86050

During the 4th International Consultation on Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, held 1998 in Beijing, China, leading scientists have been invited to review past achievements, to redefine the role of forest genetics and breeding in contemporary forestry, and to set priorities for future research and development. On the basis of the invited presentations, the volume summarizes the state-of-knowledge in various actual fields, such as the impact of forest management and of changing environmental conditions on genetic resources, the value of genetic markers as indicators for adaptational potential, as well as the tasks of conservation. Detailed reports from different contintents provide a comprehensive diagnosis of the global situation of forest genetics and tree breeding research. The book offers not only an overlook of contemporary trends and expected future developments, but also identifies current main problems in funding and cooperation. It may prove therefore useful not only for scientists, university lectures and advanced students in the field of forestry, ecology and conservation biology, but also for decisionmakers and managers in companies and conservation organizations.