Metla Project 3350

Effect of the population structure to breeding zones and selection index

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Duration: 2002-2006   Keywords: Breeding models , breeding zones, field test methods, gene flow, selection index
Research project group: Distinct projects 1 - Structure and function of forest ecosystems

Objectives

The aim of this project is to find out the effects of the gene flow to the population structure of Scots pine and to the adaptive variation within and between populations. The second aim is to use this information together with data collected from field trials and freezing tests to define new breeding zones. The same data will be used to build up a selection index for hardiness selection. The third aim is to made new directions for field trial establishment..

Project leader: Pulkkinen, Pertti
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Haapastensyrjä Breeding Station, Haapastensyrjäntie 34, FI-12600 LÄYLIÄINEN, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 211 2924 Telefax: +358 10 211 2901
E-mail: pertti.pulkkinen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Haapanen, Matti, VA (2002-03), Napola, Marja-Leena, VA (2004-06), Pakkanen, Anne, VA (2002-06), Stenvall, Niina (2005)


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