Handbook of Quantitative Forest Genetics
This handbook was designed as a reference tool for forest geneticists, tree breeders and other tree improvement personnel, as well as a textbook for university courses and short-courses at the graduate level in quantitative genetics. The chapters focus on the decision points faced by quantitative ge...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1992, 1992
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1992 |
| Series: | Forestry Sciences
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Quantitative Genetics: Why Bother?
- Fundamental Genetic Principles
- Mating Designs
- Field Test Design
- Concepts of Selection and Gain Prediction
- Computational Methods
- Estimating Yield: Beyond Breeding Values
- Quantitative Approaches to Decision-Making in Forest Genetics Programs
- Developing Seed Transfer Zones