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Author | : Cristina Vettori |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2016-02-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9401775311 |
Download Biosafety of Forest Transgenic Trees Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book provides up-to-date information on the environmental impact of transgenic trees on genetically modified tree (GMT) communication strategy. It is useful to public/private organisations as well as to private and public research bodies and universities worldwide since it reports on the global status of GMT research and policy. A high number of genetically modified trees (GMTs) with altered or novel characteristics have been produced in the last 15 years. However, their very low public acceptance is a basic problem in their commercialization. Breeders anticipate economic and ecological benefits, like reduced product costs and less pressure on native forests, while opponents fear risks, such as unintended spread of GMTs. But what is true? To answer this question, the COST Action FP0905 focused on key aspects related to GMTs: (a) biological characterization; (b) assessment of possible environmental impacts; (c) socio-economic implications and public acceptance/concerns; (d) providing science-based information to communicate with the public.
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Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2011 |
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Author | : Rowland D. Burdon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Download Genetically Modified Forests Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Forest genetics |
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Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2019-04-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309482887 |
Download Forest Health and Biotechnology Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The American chestnut, whitebark pine, and several species of ash in the eastern United States are just a few of the North American tree species that have been functionally lost or are in jeopardy of being lost due to outbreaks of pathogens and insect pests. New pressures in this century are putting even more trees at risk. Expanded human mobility and global trade are providing pathways for the introduction of nonnative pests for which native tree species may lack resistance. At the same time, climate change is extending the geographic range of both native and nonnative pest species. Biotechnology has the potential to help mitigate threats to North American forests from insects and pathogens through the introduction of pest-resistant traits to forest trees. However, challenges remain: the genetic mechanisms that underlie trees' resistance to pests are poorly understood; the complexity of tree genomes makes incorporating genetic changes a slow and difficult task; and there is a lack of information on the effects of releasing new genotypes into the environment. Forest Health and Biotechnology examines the potential use of biotechnology for mitigating threats to forest tree health and identifies the ecological, economic, and social implications of deploying biotechnology in forests. This report also develops a research agenda to address knowledge gaps about the application of the technology.
Author | : Timothy L. White |
Publisher | : Cabi |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780851993485 |
Download Forest Genetics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book, which contains 20 chapters, integrates the varied subdisciplines of genetics and their applications in gene conservation, tree improvement and biotechnology. Topics covered include: genetic variation in natural forests, the application of genetics in tree improvement and breeding programmes, and genomic sequences and molecular technologies. This book will be a valuable resource for students, scientists and professionals in the plant sciences, especially forest geneticists, tree breeders, forest managers and other natural resource specialists.
Author | : Stephen Nottingham |
Publisher | : Zed Books |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2002-05-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781842770375 |
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This book introduces the lay reader to the ecological risks associated with transgenic organisms. Genetic engineering could make a valuable contribution within agriculture, although the initial promise of more abundant food, produced in an environmentally friendly manner, is not being fulfilled. Instead the technology is being promoted at the expense of sustainable alternatives that have fewer environmental and social costs.
Author | : Yuji Ide |
Publisher | : MDPI |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2021-08-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 303651242X |
Download Genetics and Improvement of Forest Trees Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Forest tree improvement has mainly been implemented to enhance the productivity of artificial forests. However, given the drastically changing global environment, improvement of various traits related to environmental adaptability is more essential than ever. This book focuses on genetic information, including trait heritability and the physiological mechanisms thereof, which facilitate tree improvement. Nineteen papers are included, reporting genetic approaches to improving various species, including conifers, broad-leaf trees, and bamboo. All of the papers in this book provide cutting-edge genetic information on tree genetics and suggest research directions for future tree improvement.
Author | : Steven H. Strauss |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2010-09-30 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 113652570X |
Download The Bioengineered Forest Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Bioengineering offers many opportunities for forestry. Bioengineered trees can produce more valuable wood, help reclaim contaminated land, improve the health of urban trees, and facilitate pest management. But the ecological risks are complex, and public views about the ethical acceptability of genetic engineering vary widely. Unique in its breadth and diversity, The Bioengineered Forest begins with a survey of the range of forestry practices for which the use of biotechnologies might be appropriate. Scholars representing diverse academic perspectives and viewpoints examine in depth the economic and environmental rationale for forest biotechnologies and the current state of technology with respect to gene performance and safety. They consider the contemporary political and economic environment in which bioengineering is being introduced and where the 'genomic revolution' might take forestry and genetic engineering in the future. The Bioengineered Forest presents compelling arguments in favor of genetic engineering. Just as powerfully, it examines the significant technical and legal hurdles involved in genetic engineering, the undesirable environmental and social consequences that might result from its misapplication, and the risks for businesses that are looking too exclusively for near-term benefits.
Author | : Institute of Forest Biotechnology |
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Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Forest genetics |
ISBN | : 9781440458507 |
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A compilation of research presentations, identified knowledge gaps and ideas for next steps in answering ecological risk questions about genetically engineered forest trees. This was the second meeting focusing on ecological issues by the Institute of Forest Biotechnology.