Molecular Breeding of Eucalyptus

State of the art, operational applications and technical challenges
  • Dario Grattapaglia
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Part of the Forestry Sciences book series (FOSC, volume 64)

Abstract

Eucalypt plantations constitute the majority of the world’s exotic hardwood forest occupying between 10 and 15 million hectares worldwide, with 40% of this area planted in Brazil (Eldridge et al. 1994). Fast growth rates and a wide range in adaptability have contributed to the great interest that Eucalyptus species receive in many countries outside their native range. Besides the fast growth that allows for shorter rotations, many species display wood properties that make them very suitable for fuel and charcoal production as well as pulp and paper manufacture.

Keywords

Quantitative Trait Locus Wood Specific Gravity Eucalyptus Urophylla Wood Quality Trait Molecular Marker Technology 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Dario Grattapaglia
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  1. 1.Laboratório de Genética de PlantasEMBRAPA Recursos Genéticos e BiotecnologiaBrasíliaBrazil

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