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Forest Genetics Research at the University of Michigan

The purpose of the research program, as evidenced by results as well as current research and future direction, is to add to the knowledge of the ecology and genetics of forest trees. Although we are interested in the practical gains that are possible and being realized in practical tree improvement, our contribution is in basic studies that stimulate and challenge young scientists and provide the basis for silviculture and tree improvement practice. Our main interests lie in genecology and evolution of woody plants. Major emphasis is placed on the aspens (Populus tremuloides Michx., trembling aspen and P. grandidentata Michx., bigtooth aspen ) and birches (primarily Betula alleghaniensis Britton, yellow birch but also associated species B. papyrifera Marsh., paper birch; B. lenta L., sweet birch; B. nigra L., river birch; and B. pumila L., bog birch). Studies of natural variation and hybridization have been or are being conducted in other hardwood genera; Prunus, Fraxinus, Acer, and Quercus.


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Author(s): Burton V. Barnes

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Lake States Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1969