Forest tree breeding in Europe : current state-of-the-art and perspectives

1. Introduction L.E.Paques Part I: Breeding of Confires 2. Larches (Larix sp.) L.E. Paques, E. Foffova, B. Heinze, M.A. Lelu-Walter, M. Liesebach, G. Philippe Introduction The Starting Point: Description of the Geographical Organization of Genetic Diversity Larch Breeding Today European-Wide Breeding Perspectives 3. Norway Spruce (Picea abies (L.) H.Karst.) G. Jansson, D. Danusevicius, H. Grotehusman, J. Kowalczyk, D. Krajmerova, T. Skroppa, H. Wolf Introduction Description of the Geographical Organization of Genetic Diversity Norway Spruce Breeding Major Achievements and Results Forest Regeneration Material Deployment European-Wide Breeding Perspectives 4. Sitka Sruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.) S. Lee, D. Thompson, J. Kehlet Hansen Introduction Breeding Quantitative Data Wood Quality Forest Reproductive Material Deployment and Genetic Gains Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs European-Wide Breeding Perspectives 5. Mediterranean Pines (Pinus halepensis Mill. and brutia Ten.)M. Regina Chambel, J. Climent, C. Pichot, F. Ducci Introduction Taxonomy, Biology and Ecology of Aleppo Pine The Current Situation as a Starting Point for Breeding Current Breeding Programmes, Description and Results Additional Factors Affecting Future Breeding of Aleppo and Brutia Pines 6. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) U.K. Krakau, M. Liesebach, T. Aronen, M.A. Lelu-Walter, V. Schneck Introduction Biology, Ecology and Genetics of Scots Pine Scots Pine in Treebreedex Countries Present Situation as Starting Point for Breeding Breeding of Scots Pine Somatic Embryogenesis Scots Pine and Climate Change Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs European-Wide Breeding Perspectives 7. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) J.C. Bastien, L. Sanchez, D. Michaud Introduction Description of Genetic Diversity Breeding Forest Reproductive Material Deployment European-Wide Breeding Perspectives Part II: Breeding of Broadleaves 8. Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) D. Krabel, H. Wolf Introduction Genetic and Knowledge Breeding of Acer in Europe Knowledge Gaps Prospects for Acer Pseudoplatanus Breeding in Europe 9. Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) G. C. Douglas, A. Pliura, J. Dufour, P. Mertens, D. Jacques, J. Fernandez-Manjares, J. Buiteveld, Gh. Parnuta, M. Tudoroiu, Y. Curnel, M. Thomasset, V. Jensen, M. Knudsen, E. Foffova, A. Chandelier, M. Steenackers Biology, Ecology and Natural Distribution of AshGene Conservation Importance of Ash Dieback Disease Chalara fraxinea Other Diseases and Pests of Importance on Ash Phenology, Seed Production, Stratification and Seed Orchards Value of Ash and Sources of Planting Stock Assessment of Genetic Variation of Adaptive Traits, Growth and Quality Based on Data and Summary Evaluation of Provenance/Progeny Trials in European Countries Heritabilities of Important Silivicultural Traits and Age-Age Correlations Assessment of Genetic Variation, Hybridization, Gene Flow and Inbreeding Using Neutral Molecular Marker Variation Current Genetic Improvement Programmes Breeding Methodology Vegetative Propagation and Cryopreservation Europe-Wide Perspectives and Conclusions 10. Wild Cherry (Prunus avium (L.) L.) F. Ducci, B. De Cuyper, A. De Rogatis, J. Dufour, F. Santi Introduction Biology, Ecology and Genetics of Wild Cherry Natural and Cultivated Area Breeding of Wild Cherry European-Wide Breeding Perspectives List of authors and contributors Subject index