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Author:   Maria Morgenstern ,  E.Kristian Morgenstern
Publisher:   University of British Columbia Press
Imprint:   University of British Columbia Press
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9780774805797

ISBN 10:   077480579
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   08 October 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Concepts of Plant Reproduction, Variation, Heredity, andBreeding: A Brief History Genetics and Plant Breeding in Europe, 1700-1900 Quantitative Methods Development of Methods and Programs 2. Population Genetics Genetic Processes Genetic Systems 3. Environmental Influences and GeographicVariation Physical Factors Influencing Natural Selection Geological History Seasons, Climate, and Phenology Regional Differences in Ecology and Genetic Systems Experiments: The Theory Variation Patterns Variation Patterns: General Conclusions 4. Genetic Variation in Some Major Species Angiosperms Gymnosperms 5. Geographic Variation and Silviculture Control of Seed Origin Seed Zones and Seed Transfer Seed Transfer: Methods and Examples Species Introduction 6. Conservation of Genetic Resources The Need for Gene Conservation Objectives of Gene Conservation Measures of Genetic Diversity Methods Gene Conservation Programs

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All in all, the book succeeds in its objective. While relatively short, it touches on the full array of concepts, methods, results, and significance of geographic genetic variation in forest trees ... Each of the major points is reinforced with appropriate examples from the scientific literature and beautifully rendered figures are provided to assist in visualization. Most valuably, the book provides an entry to the vast literature on the subject ... a service to students, tree breeders, and evolutionary biologists alike ... my overwhelming impression was that Dr. Morgenstern had put his heart and soul, as well as his prodigious knowledge, into the effort. I for one thank him for sharing the insights of a well-spent career. Forest Science 44 (3), 1998 Dr. Morgenstern has taken a complex field of study with a long history and delivered its essence to his readers ... The reader is left with an overall understanding of geographic variations with forest trees and the ability to delve into literature of more specific interest ... Dr. Morgenstern has compiled and distilled a considerable amount of literature and experience into a succinct and informative text. -- Steve Clements Northwest Science, Vol. 72, No. 1, 1998

Dr. Morgenstern has taken a complex field of study with a long history and delivered its essence to his readers ... The reader is left with an overall understanding of geographic variations with forest trees and the ability to delve into literature of more specific interest ... Dr. Morgenstern has compiled and distilled a considerable amount of literature and experience into a succinct and informative text. -- Steve Clements Northwest Science, Vol. 72, No. 1, 1998 All in all, the book succeeds in its objective. While relatively short, it touches on the full array of concepts, methods, results, and significance of geographic genetic variation in forest trees ... Each of the major points is reinforced with appropriate examples from the scientific literature and beautifully rendered figures are provided to assist in visualization. Most valuably, the book provides an entry to the vast literature on the subject ... a service to students, tree breeders, and evolutionary biologists alike ... my overwhelming impression was that Dr. Morgenstern had put his heart and soul, as well as his prodigious knowledge, into the effort. I for one thank him for sharing the insights of a well-spent career. Forest Science 44 (3), 1998

All in all, the book succeeds in its objective. While relatively short, it touches on the full array of concepts, methods, results, and significance of geographic genetic variation in forest trees ... Each of the major points is reinforced with appropriate examples from the scientific literature and beautifully rendered figures are provided to assist in visualization. Most valuably, the book provides an entry to the vast literature on the subject ... a service to students, tree breeders, and evolutionary biologists alike ... my overwhelming impression was that Dr. Morgenstern had put his heart and soul, as well as his prodigious knowledge, into the effort. I for one thank him for sharing the insights of a well-spent career. * Forest Science 44 (3), 1998 * Dr. Morgenstern has taken a complex field of study with a long history and delivered its essence to his readers ... The reader is left with an overall understanding of geographic variations with forest trees and the ability to delve into literature of more specific interest ... Dr. Morgenstern has compiled and distilled a considerable amount of literature and experience into a succinct and informative text. -- Steve Clements * Northwest Science, Vol. 72, No. 1, 1998 *

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E. Kristian Morgenstern is a forestry consultant andformer Canadian Forest Service scientist and professor at theUniversity of New Brunswick.

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