FORE436-16S1 (C) Semester One 2016

Forest Tree Breeding

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 22 February 2016
End Date: Sunday, 26 June 2016
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 6 March 2016
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 22 May 2016

Description

Population and quantitative genetics as they are applied to tree breeding; basic components of a tree breeding programme - including breeding objectives and the concept of recurrent selection; sexual and asexual options for the deployment of superior genetic material; priniciples and practices of conservation of genetic resources.

This course provides students with an understanding of the principles of tree breeding and of tree propagation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Tree propagation techniques (seed, cuttings, somatic embryogenesis) and tree breeding theory and practice (provenance, genotype and phenotype;
  • Genetic gain, GE interactions, progeny trials, seed orchards, clone banks, early to late age correlations, early flower induction, marker-aided selection, physiological testing and modelling, genetic modification.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

FORE408 (2006-2007)

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Forestry Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Presentation and Discussion 10%
Breeding Objectives Assignment 10%
Trial Analysis Assignment 10%
Breeding Strategy Report 20%
Mid-Year Exam 50%

Textbooks / Resources

There are no required texts. Recommended reading:

White, T.L., Adams, W.T. & Neale, D.B. (2007). Forest Genetics (SD 399.5.W588 f2007 - 2 copies in the Library).

Additional weekly readings (via the course Learn site) will be used for discussion during lectures.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $901.00

International fee $4,188.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

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