Forest Trees (eBook)

Preface to the Series 6
Preface to the Volume 9
Contents 11
Contributors 16
Abbreviations 21
1 Populus Trees 23
1.1 Introduction 23
1.2 Construction of Genetic Linkage Maps 29
1.3 Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci 35
1.4 Advanced Studies 40
2 Pines 51
2.1 Introduction 51
2.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 60
2.3 Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits 70
2.4 Marker-Assisted Breeding 83
2.5 Genomics Resources for the Genus Pinus 91
2.6 Future Perspective: Challenges forMolecular Breeding of Pines 99
3 Spruce 115
3.1 Introduction 115
3.2 Genetic Mapping 119
3.3 ComparativeMapping 123
3.4 Molecular Breeding 125
3.5 Genomics 127
3.6 Summary 130
4 Eucalypts 137
4.1 Introduction 137
4.2 Genetic Linkage Mapping of Eucalypt Genomes 144
4.3 QTLMapping in Eucalyptus 150
4.4 Gene Mapping in Eucalyptus 156
4.5 Physical Mapping and Map-Based Cloning in Eucalyptus 161
4.6 Conclusions: Opportunities for Genome Research and Molecular Breeding in Eucalyptus 167
5 Fagaceae Trees 183
5.1 Introduction 183
5.2 Construction of Genetic Linkage Maps 187
5.3 ComparativeMapping between Quercus, Castanea, and Fagus 191
5.4 Genes Mapped in Oaks and Chestnut 195
5.5 QTL Detection 200
5.6 Conclusion 205
6 BlackWalnut 210
6.1 Introduction 210
6.2 BlackWalnut Genetics 212
6.3 Tissue Culture and Genetic Transformation 216
6.4 Future Scope ofWorks 216
7 Douglas-Fir 220
7.1 Introduction 220
7.2 Genetic Marker Development for Douglas- Fir Genome Mapping 220
7.3 Genetic Linkage Map Construction 221
7.4 QTLMapping and Marker- Assisted Selection (MAS) 225
7.5 SNPs and Trait Association Mapping 226
7.6 Comparative Genomics 226
7.7 Molecular Cytogenetics 227
7.8 Future Studies 228
8 Cryptomeria Japonica 232
8.1 Introduction 232
8.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 234
8.3 Gene Mapping 239
8.4 Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci 239
8.5 Advanced Works 240
8.6 Future Scope of Works 240
Subject Index 243