Velling, Pirkko

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

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Expertise

• forest tree genetics and breeding
• wood quality

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
  

Former

• Breeding and seed production populations
  
• Breeding methods and progeny testing
  
• Breeding of Forest Tree Species and planning of seed orchards
  
• Climatic adaptation and geographical variation of silver birch (Betula pendula Roth)
  
• Control of wood properties by the means of forest tree breeding and silviculture
  
• Diversifying hardwood utilisation
  
• 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 adapted traits and economically important characteristics in forest trees
  
• Natural usability of Finnish wood species in buildings
  
• The impact of genetically improved reproductive material on forest regeneration
  

Contacts

Keywords: forest tree genetics, wood quality breeding