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Integrating Biotechnology into Woody Plant Breeding Programs

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Genetic Manipulation of Woody Plants

Part of the book series: Basic Life Sciences ((BLSC,volume 44))

Abstract

Breeding and biotechnology are being integrated in plant genetic improvement programs. Such integration may be more important in programs for woody than herbaceous species because of the former’s often long sexual generations. Main focal points for integration are the two major bases of genetic improvement: selection and genetic recombination. In discussing these foci, we have considered and illustrated three broad genetic conditions: desired gene(s) present in the target species, desired gene(s) absent in the target species but present in a sexually compatible species, and desired gene(s) absent in the target species and also in sexually compatible species. Examples illustrate that an integrated approach to genetic improvement uses one technology (breeding or biotechnology) to foster the other, to the overall long-term benefit of both- and, most importantly, to the benefit of plant genetic improvement.

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  1. Forestry Sciences Laboratory, North Central Forest Experiment Station, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, USA

    D. E. Riemenschneider & B. E. Haissig

  2. Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA

    E. T. Bingham

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Riemenschneider, D.E., Haissig, B.E., Bingham, E.T. (1988). Integrating Biotechnology into Woody Plant Breeding Programs. In: Hanover, J.W., Keathley, D.E., Wilson, C.M., Kuny, G. (eds) Genetic Manipulation of Woody Plants. Basic Life Sciences, vol 44. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1661-9_27

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