Viherä-Aarnio, Anneli

D.Sc. (Agr. & For.), M.Sc., Researcher

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Expertise

• breeding and genetics of birch
• climatic adaption of birch

Research Projects

Current

• Cultivation of exotic and special tree species
  
• Genetic variation in growth rhythm and pest and disease resistance: potential applications in tree breeding and gene conservation work
  
• The effect of forest management and environment on fibre properties and wood chemistry
  

Former

• Aspen (Populus tremula) in Finnish forestry
  
• Breeding methods and progeny testing
  
• Climatic adaptation and geographical variation of silver birch (Betula pendula Roth)
  
• Comparison and selection for growth, wood quality and resistance characteristics in aspen and hybrid aspen
  
• Diversifying hardwood utilisation
  
• Effect of changing climate on growth and wood properties of silver birch.Study based on provenance transfers
  
• Enhanced production and utilisation of genetically improved forest regeneration material
  
• Genetic basis of adapted traits and economically important characteristics in forest trees
  
• Genetic basis of forest tree breeding
  
• Long-term monitoring of forest ecosystems
  
• The impact of genetically improved reproductive material on forest regeneration
  

Contacts

Keywords: birch, breeding, climatic adaption, genetics