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Steps in Tree Improvement Programme (5 Steps) | Forestry

The sequence of steps is as follows: 1. Species and Provenance Trials 2. Mass Selection 3. Progeny Testing 4. Advance Generation Breeding 5. Genetic Engineering. Step # 1. Species and Provenance Trials (S & P Trials): The foremost step in any tree improvement programme is the right choice of species followed by selection of suitable provenance within a species. It [...]

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Tree Improvement Programme: Elements and Problems | Forestry

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Elements of Tree Improvement Programme 2. Achievements in Tree Improvement 3. Peculiar Problems 4. Advantages 5. Disadvantages. Main objectives of the tree improvement are to maximize the gain per unit time and space via selection and development of improved genotypes and to maintain large and diverse genetic base for continuing successful tree [...]

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