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for regulating the contained use of ... and public body consisting of members from
areas of genetics, biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, microbiology, medicine, ...
Author: Kishan Gopal Ramawat
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466597143
Page: 656
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Forest trees cover 30% of the earth's land surface, providing renewable fuel, wood, timber, shelter, fruits, leaves, bark, roots, and are source of medicinal products in addition to benefits such as carbon sequestration, water shed protection, and habitat for 1/3 of terrestrial species. However, the genetic analysis and breeding of trees has lagged behind that of crop plants. Therefore, systematic conservation, sustainable improvement and pragmatic utilization of trees are global priorities. This book provides comprehensive and up to date information about tree characterization, biological understanding, and improvement through biotechnological and molecular tools.