Forest tree improvement has mainly been implemented to enhance the productivity of artificial forests. However, given the drastically changing global environmen

Tropical climates, which occur between 23°30'N and S latitude (Jacob 1988), encompass a wide variety of plant communities (Hartshorn 1983, 1988), many of which

This book provides a solid scientific basis for researchers, practitioners and students interested in the application of genetic principles to tropical forest e

Forest management must be sustainable not only in ecological, economic and social, but also genetic terms. Many forest managers are advocating and developing ma

Introduction to Forest Genetics examines some of the basic genetic concepts typically used in forestry and tree improvement studies, including Mendelian and pop