Topic 2.1: Tree Improvement

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Topic Introduction

This topic covers the tasks, objectives and characteristics of forest genetic improvement, the basic principles of forest genetic improvement, traditional ways of breeding and tree introduction, cross-breeding and intraspecific variation selection.

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

  • Explain the concept of forest genetic improvement.
  • Develop a breeding plan process.
  • Explain forest tree introduction, selective breeding and cross-breeding.

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