Download or read book Potential Impact of Biotechnology Research for Multipurpose Tree Species written by Wilfrido Cruz and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Forest Health and Biotechnology written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book MPTS Research Supported by the Forestry Fuelwood Research and Development Project 1987 1990 written by Kenneth G. MacDicken and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trees Propagation and Conservation written by Ankita Varshney and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant tissue culture is an essential component of Biotechnology which has gained unbeatable recognition in plant sciences for successful micropropagation and improvement of plant species, leading to the commercial application. A number of plant species have been investigated around the globe. This book presents current research on the application of in vitro technology in the improvement of Balanites aegyptiaca Del., a medicinal plant of semi-arid tropics. The worldwide importance of forestry, summed to the lengthy generation cycles of tree species, makes unavoidable development of new technologies that complement conventional tree breeding programmes in order to obtain improved genotypes. Recently, a new set of tools has become available in the past 20 years that combined with traditional plant breeding will allow scientists to generate products that are genetically improved varieties of the future. These set of tools come under the general title of ‘Biotechnology’. The three specific biotechnological tools have been successfully used in several programmes of plant conservation, namely, tissue culture techniques for in vitro propagation, the use of molecular markers to assess the degree of variability among population and techniques of long-term conservation such as encapsulation and cryopreservation. Plant tissue culture techniques are particularly relevant and become an alternative not only for large scale propagation of individuals that are threatened, reduce production costs and increase gains to the industry, but also to provide ecological advantages as in phytoremediation or in the establishment of artificial plantings in weed infested site. The book gives a complete documentation of the results and demonstration of Balanites aegyptiaca conducted by the authors over the past 5 years. The end-to-end approach developed through plant tissue culture techniques is reflected in the book and there has been a successful transfer of technology from lab to field. The authors hope that this information would provide valuable data and also be a reference material for future research activities in this area.

Download or read book NFTRR written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Biosafety of Forest Transgenic Trees written by Cristina Vettori and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-20 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Socioeconomic Impacts of MPTS Biotechnologies on Small Farmers in the Philippines Nepal and Thailand written by Charit Tingsabadh and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nitrogen Fixing Tree Research Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Forestry Fuelwood Research and Development Project written by Forestry/Fuelwood Research and Development Project and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O objetivo da pesquisa foi mapear as necessidades básicas para os países em desenvolvimento para os produtos madeireiros, a lenha, etc, na perspectiva de melhorar a qualidade de vida das populações destes países.

Download or read book Agroforestry Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Responsible Use Biotech Tree Principles written by Adam Costanza and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have always had, and will continue to have, an interdependence with forests. Given the reality of a growing world population, more productive, healthy, and sustainably managed forests are needed. We rely on the services forests provide, like cleaning water and slowing climate change by absorbing atmospheric carbon. We need sustainably managed trees to produce paper, packaging, homes, food, and renewable energy. We need to keep our forests healthy and productive to fulfill all these needs and to protect forested areas from decline. These Principles are crucial because biotechnology is increasingly being used on trees and in forests. These Principles were developed in recognition that responsibly used forest biotechnology has the potential to benefit society, economies, and the environment. Today there are invasive threats damaging our forests. We face a changing climate, deforestation, and illegal logging. Forest biotechnology can be a powerful tool against many of these threats. Scientists have already designed biotech trees that are resistant to disease and changing climates, growth rates that produce more wood fiber with fewer inputs on less land than conventional trees, and biometric tools to police illegally traded timber. Today there are over one million biotech poplar trees with the Bt gene that were established on commercial plantations in China in 2003. Genetic work on cacao trees is being explored to help the species that is susceptible to viruses in much of the world. Similarly, biotech papaya trees saved that industry in Hawaii from being destroyed by the Ring Spot virus. Hundreds of researchers and organizations around the world have helped to pioneer these technologies in a responsible manner. Forest biotechnology is also being practiced in new ways, in new places, and by new researchers. But not every nation has a robust regulatory system or opportunities for interested public stakeholders to engage in issues important to them. We need the Responsible Use: Biotech Tree Principles to help guide long-term stewardship of biotech trees regardless of where they are developed or used. We need these Principles to foster a higher standard in biotech tree management, biotech forest stewardship, and ethical behavior. Through an open dialogue that continues today, a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including university researchers, conservation and environmental groups, and industry leaders, created the Responsible Use: Biotech Tree Principles that are guided by these core beliefs: * Biotech trees should benefit people, the environment, or both * Risks and benefits of biotech trees must be assessed * Transparency is vital and stakeholders must be engaged * Social equity and indigenous rights are important and must be respected * Biotech tree use must follow regulations in the country of their application These Principles are unique because they are the first, and only, guidelines that include the entire biotech tree lifecycle from conception to final product. The Institute of Forest Biotechnology will continue to manage this initiative in a transparent way. Please visit the website dedicated to strengthening these principles at www.responsibleuse.org.

Download or read book Feasibility Study on Small farm Production of Gums Resins Exudates and Other Non wood Products written by James W. Hanover and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tree Biotechnology written by Kishan Gopal Ramawat and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Agroforestry Practices in Selected Areas of Burma written by Dean Current and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Dynamics of Agricultural Biotechnology written by A. S. Chandel and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book From Ethnomycology to Fungal Biotechnology written by Jagjit Singh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi playa major role in the sustainability of the biosphere, and mycorrhizal fungi are essential for the growth of many of our woods and forests. The applications of fungi in agriculture, industry and biotechnology remain of paramount importance, as does their use as a source of drugs and to help clean up our environment. This volume contains key papers from the conference 'From Ethnomycology to Fungal Biotechnology: Exploiting Fungi from Natural Resources for Novel Products'. This was the first international scientific conference covering the transfer of traditional remedies and processes in ethnomycology to modern fungal biotechnology. The conference was held at Simla, Himachal Pradesh, India from 15 to 16 December 1997. The key subject areas addressed in the conference were the issues of exploring and exploiting fungal diversity for novel leads to new antibiotics, enzymes, medicines and a range of other leads for wood preservation, biological control, agricultural biotechnology and the uses of fungi in the food industry. The conference programme included key-note presentations followed by poster sessions and general discussion. The book is broadly based, covering five main areas: Ethnomycology, Fungal Biotechnology, Biological Control, Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fungal Pests. There is no doubt that in the past fungi have played a key role in ethnomycological remedies and that in the future they will continue to attract the interest of a wide range of disciplines ranging from environmental conservation, agriculture and the food industry to wood preservation and aerobiological studies.