Forest Health And Biotechnology

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on the Potential for Biotechnology to Address Forest Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309482912

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Forest Health and Biotechnology by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on the Potential for Biotechnology to Address Forest Health Pdf

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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Forest regeneration
ISBN : MINN:31951003042149L

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Forest Biotechnology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven H. Strauss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136525704

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The Bioengineered Forest by Steven H. Strauss Pdf

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 : Alan Bruce,John Palfreyman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203482971

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Forest Products Biotechnology by Alan Bruce,John Palfreyman Pdf

Industries are developing radical, new biotechnology processes to expand and develop their range of products that originate from the world's forests. As a result of the growing understanding of the process involved, biotechnology is also helping reduce any adverse impact on the environment.; This book presents a review of specialist research directed towards efficient and environmentally sensitive use of forests. An introductory chapter explaining the structure and anatomy of wood is followed by a chapter-by-chapter review of the most current developments on individual topics associated with a wide range of forest products such as timber, trees, pulp and paper, drugs and valuable chemicals. In addition, chapters focus on the ways of resolving some of the environmental problems faced by these industries.

Author : Kishan Gopal Ramawat,Jean-Michel Mérillon,M. R. Ahuja
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781466597143

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Tree Biotechnology by Kishan Gopal Ramawat,Jean-Michel Mérillon,M. R. Ahuja Pdf

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.

Author : John A. Gleed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Clonal forestry
ISBN : IND:30000112579853

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Incorporating Biotechnology Into a Forest Program by John A. Gleed Pdf

Author : Isabel Allona,Matias Kirst,Wout Boerjan,Steven Strauss,Ronald Sederoff
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889631780

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Forest Genomics and Biotechnology by Isabel Allona,Matias Kirst,Wout Boerjan,Steven Strauss,Ronald Sederoff Pdf

This Research Topic addresses research in genomics and biotechnology to improve the growth and quality of forest trees for wood, pulp, biorefineries and carbon capture. Forests are the world’s greatest repository of terrestrial biomass and biodiversity. Forests serve critical ecological services, supporting the preservation of fauna and flora, and water resources. Planted forests also offer a renewable source of timber, for pulp and paper production, and the biorefinery. Despite their fundamental role for society, thousands of hectares of forests are lost annually due to deforestation, pests, pathogens and urban development. As a consequence, there is an increasing need to develop trees that are more productive under lower inputs, while understanding how they adapt to the environment and respond to biotic and abiotic stress. Forest genomics and biotechnology, disciplines that study the genetic composition of trees and the methods required to modify them, began over a quarter of a century ago with the development of the first genetic maps and establishment of early methods of genetic transformation. Since then, genomics and biotechnology have impacted all research areas of forestry. Genome analyses of tree populations have uncovered genes involved in adaptation and response to biotic and abiotic stress. Genes that regulate growth and development have been identified, and in many cases their mechanisms of action have been described. Genetic transformation is now widely used to understand the roles of genes and to develop germplasm that is more suitable for commercial tree plantations. However, in contrast to many annual crops that have benefited from centuries of domestication and extensive genomic and biotechnology research, in forestry the field is still in its infancy. Thus, tremendous opportunities remain unexplored. This Research Topic aims to briefly summarize recent findings, to discuss long-term goals and to think ahead about future developments and how this can be applied to improve growth and quality of forest trees.

Author : Fred O Asiegbu,Andriy Kovalchuk
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323984485

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Forest Microbiology by Fred O Asiegbu,Andriy Kovalchuk Pdf

Forest Microbiology, Volume Two: Forest Tree Health highlights a range of emerging microbial phytopathogens of forest trees, along with novel approaches for managing tree pests and diseases in a changing climate. The book provides an overview of selected microbial pathogens of forest trees, with an emphasis on their biology, lifecycle, spreading mechanisms, impact on affected tree species and current and prospective control strategies. At the same time, the impact of tree microbiomes on host fitness is discussed. Beneficial components of tree microbiota are presented, along with their functional role in tree nutrition, immunity and disease resistance. In addition, this volume addresses the many functions of microbial disease agents of trees including fungi, bacteria, viruses and phytoplasma. Strong emphasis is placed on the genetics, biochemistry, physiology, evolutionary biology and population dynamics of the microorganisms involved. This title is a key resource for foresters and forest pathology practitioners, as well as plant biologists. Provides an overview of selected microbial pathogens of forest trees, with an emphasis on their biology, lifecycle, spreading mechanisms, impact on affected tree species and current and prospective control strategies Highlights novel approaches to managing tree pests and diseases in a changing climate Addresses the many functions of microbial disease agents of trees, including fungi, fungi, bacteria, viruses and phytoplasma

Author : Pablo A. Chong,David J. Newman,Douglas A. Steinmacher
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030513580

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Agricultural, Forestry and Bioindustry Biotechnology and Biodiscovery by Pablo A. Chong,David J. Newman,Douglas A. Steinmacher Pdf

Food security, crop protection, biodiversity, and human and environmental health are among the main needs and concerns of society. Modern biotechnology and life sciences represent a constantly evolving area that is key for the rational use of natural resources – resources that in turn are indispensable for societal development. This book features the outcomes of the IV International Biotechnology and Biodiversity Congress, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2018. It includes extensive reviews of the trends in agricultural and forestry biotechnology, molecules and materials biodiscovery, ethnomedicine, environmental impact and bioindustry research, describing many of these topics from the Latin America perspective and showing how the biodiversity and ancient knowledge of these countries are vital for worldwide sustainable development.

Author : Richard Meilan,Matias Kirst
Publisher : CABI
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780643502

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Forest Genomics and Biotechnology by Richard Meilan,Matias Kirst Pdf

Developments in genomics and biotechnology are opening up new avenues for accelerating the domestication of forest trees in a climate change-driven world. This book presents an authoritative update of forest tree biotechnology and genomics methodologies, procedures and accomplishments, from basic biological science to applications in forestry and related sciences. It gives expert evaluation of achievements and discussion about the impact that novel forest biotechnological and genomics approaches are having on traditional breeding for improvement of forest tree species and production of forest-based products. It also describes the legal and regulatory aspects of forest biotechnology, with an emphasis on biosafety. It is a reference for forest biologists, including basic and applied scientists involved in forest tree breeding and biotechnology, bioenergy research, biomaterial product development. It is a comprehensive text for graduate-level students in the areas of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics, Silviculture and Agroforestry, and Bioenergy Science and Technology.

Author : Riikka Linnakoski,Risto Kasanen,Aikaterini Dounavi,Kristian Forbes
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889633074

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Forest Health Under Climate Change: Effects on Tree Resilience, and Pest and Pathogen Dynamics by Riikka Linnakoski,Risto Kasanen,Aikaterini Dounavi,Kristian Forbes Pdf

Author : M. R. Ahuja,K.G. Ramawat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319093819

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Biotechnology and Biodiversity by M. R. Ahuja,K.G. Ramawat Pdf

The purpose of this book is to assess the potential effects of biotechnological approaches particularly genetic modification on biodiversity and the environment. All aspects of biodiversity such as ecological diversity, species diversity and genetic diversity are considered. Higher organisms contain a specific set of linear DNA molecules called chromosomes and a complete set of chromosomes in an organism comprises its genome. The collection of traits displayed by any organism (phenotype) depends on the genes present in its genome (genotype). The appearance of any specific trait also will depend on many other factors, including whether the gene(s) responsible for the trait is/are turned on (expressed) or off, the specific cells within which the genes are expressed and how the genes, their expression and the gene products interact with environmental factors. The primary biotechnology which concerns us is that of genetic manipulation, which has a direct impact on biodiversity at the genetic level. By these manipulations, novel genes or gene fragments can be introduced into organisms (creating transgenics) or existing genes within an organism can be altered. Transgenics are a major area of concern, combining genes from different species to effectively create novel organisms. Current rates of disappearance of biological and cultural diversity in the world are unprecedented. Intensive resource exploitation due to social and economic factors has led to the destruction, conversion or degradation of ecosystems. Reversing these trends requires time to time assessment to integrate conservation and development.

Author : Institute of Forest Biotechnology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Forest genetics
ISBN : 1440458502

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Genetically Engineered Forest Trees by Institute of Forest Biotechnology Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Agricultural biotechnology
ISBN : MINN:31951P00838935I

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Biotechnology at USDA. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marc Zimmer
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781421446141

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The Conversation on Biotechnology by Marc Zimmer Pdf

"Written specifically for readers with little to no knowledge of the field, the articles within this collection cover everything from a basic overview of CRISPR technology and gene editing in GMOs to the ethical questions surrounding "designer babies" and other applications of biotechnology in humans"--