Forest tree improvement at Michigan State University: Past, present, and future

Paul Bloese

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Forest tree improvement at Michigan State University: Past, present, and future

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Paul Bloese

Year:

2010

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Riley, L. E.; Pinto, J. R.; Dumroese, R. K., tech. cords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2009. Proc. RMRS-P-62. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 63-65.

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Abstract

The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University has engaged in forest tree improvement for more than 50 years. This paper presents a brief historical perspective on past research, the status of current projects, and outlines plans for the future.

Parent Publication

National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2009

Keywords

provenance tests, genetics, progeny tests, seed orchards, resistant genotypes

Citation

Bloese, Paul. 2010. Forest tree improvement at Michigan State University: Past, present, and future. In: Riley, L. E.; Pinto, J. R.; Dumroese, R. K., tech. cords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2009. Proc. RMRS-P-62. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 63-65.