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Eucalypt breeding in France

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posted on 2023-05-17, 20:08 authored by Bradley PottsBradley Potts, Potts, WC
The breeding programme for the improvement of eucalypts for pulpwood production in France is described. The programme, run by Associated Foret-Cellulose (AFOCEL), is based on the propagation of selected clones by hardwood cuttings from juvenile shoots, although techniques of micropropagation also have a role. Genetic manipulation through artificial hybridisation is seen as an adjunct to the exploitation of natural gene resources for the development of material for clonal section. Cold temperatures are the main factor limiting the eucalypt programme in France as evidenced by the effects of the extreme frost during the 1984-85 winter.

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Publication title

Australian Forestry

Volume

49

Issue

4

Pagination

210-218

ISSN

0004-9158

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Australasia

Place of publication

Australia

Rights statement

Copyright Informa UK Limited

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Forestry not elsewhere classified

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