Forest genetic resources and the seed production system in Zimbabwe

Forestry genetic resources are used world-wide for the development of forest plantations and farm woodlots. Natural forests are a source of wild genetic resources providing the world with a wide range of species for assessment and selection. The seed is the vehicle for passing on the selection poten...

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Published inThe Zimbabwe science news Vol. 30; no. 2
Main Author Marunda, C. (Forestry Research Centre, Harare (Zimbabwe))
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.1996
Subjects
CIENCIAS FORESTALES
FORESTERIE
FORESTRY
GAIN GENETIQUE
GENETIC GAIN
GENETIC RESOURCES
GENETICA
GENETICS
GENETIQUE
MEJORA GENETICA
PRODUCCION DE SEMILLAS
PRODUCTION DE SEMENCES
RECURSOS GENETICOS
RESSOURCE GENETIQUE
SEED PRODUCTION
ZIMBABWE
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Summary:Forestry genetic resources are used world-wide for the development of forest plantations and farm woodlots. Natural forests are a source of wild genetic resources providing the world with a wide range of species for assessment and selection. The seed is the vehicle for passing on the selection potential to the researcher and the genetic gains from tree breeding to tree grower. In Zimbabwe, an elaborate tree breeding programme is being implemented which produces genetically superior planting material. The tree breeding programme has provided the impetus towards the development of a seed production system that supplies seed to tree growing and plantation development programmes locally, regionally and internationally.
Bibliography:1997000025
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ISSN:1016-1503