Metla Project 3538

Genetic variation in growth rhythm and pest and disease resistance: potential applications in tree breeding and gene conservation work

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Duration: 2010-2014   
Research project group: Distinct projects 1 - Structure and function of forest ecosystems

Objectives

We aim to study genetic variation in Growth rhythm and its genetic basis and genetic variation in disease and pest resistance and its genetic basis and assess the usefulness of the variation for practical tree breeding and gene conservation work.

Project leader: Kärkkäinen, Katri
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Oulu Unit, PL 413, FI-90014 Oulun yliopisto, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 211 3767 Telefax: +358 10 211 2103
E-mail: katri.karkkainen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Hantula, Jarkko, VA (2012), Harju, Anni, PU (2012), Häkkinen, Risto, KP (2010-12), Nuorteva, Heikki, VA (2012), Rusanen, Mari, VA (2012), Sutinen, Sirkka, JO (2010-12), Vakkari, Pekka, VA (2010-12), Velling, Pirkko, VA (2011-12), Venäläinen, Martti, PU (2011-12), Viherä-Aarnio, Anneli, VA (2010-12)


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