Seed orchards represent the link between tree breeding and silvicultural activities. Their
genetic efficiency is of vital importance as it determines the extent of genetic gain and …

Biomass is a prime target for genetic engineering in forestry because increased biomass
yield will benefit most downstream applications such as timber, fiber, pulp, paper, and …

The genus Eucalyptus contains well over 700 species (Brooker and Kleinig 1994), virtually
all of which are endemic to Australia (Chippendale 1988; Chapters 1, 2). They currently …

In many countries, plantation forestry depends mostly on a small number of fast-growing
exotic species (mainly eucalypts and pines). These species are highly productive but may …

Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) is a forest tree native to southeastern Australia, but is
grown globally for pulpwood and timber. Eight microsatellite loci were used to determine the …

Eucalyptus grandis has a mixed-mating reproductive system. Malagasy Eucalyptus seed
orchards were established 15 years ago with two aims both based on panmixia: open …

Genetic parameters for stem diameter and wood density were compared at selection (4–5
years) and harvest (16–17 years) age in an open-pollinated progeny trial of Eucalyptus …

The genome‐wide heterozygosity at 9590 genes, all heterozygous in a single Eucalyptus
grandis parent tree, was examined in a group of 28 S1 offspring. Heterozygosity ranged from …

Genetic-parameter estimates and parental breeding-value predictions were compared from
open-pollinated and control-pollinated progeny populations of Eucalyptus globulus and two …

Analyses of large open-pollinated and controlled-cross field trials of Eucalyptus globulus
ssp. globulus show quantitative genetic independence of the times of first flowering and the …