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DOMESTICATION OF RADIATA PINE (FORESTRY SCIENCES)

by Rowland D. Burdon; William J. Libby; Alan G. Brown

Published by Springer. 1st. 2017

Very good condition. Forestry Sciences 83. The story of the domestication of the radiata pine forms a classic case history in the development of modern commercial forestry, with trailblazing in both genetic improvement and plantation management. Green glazed boards. Colour photos. A physical print on demand item.

Light scuffing to boards. A few marks to rear board plus remains of large label. Contents are clean.

ISBN: 9783319650173
Stock no. 1827830

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Contents

  • List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • List of Boxes
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Early History: 7,000,000 Years Ago to 1901 C.E.
  • 3 The Early Plantation Period: 1902-1951
  • 4 The Beginnings of Genetic Improvement: 1952-1968
  • 5 Development of the Management Concept While Tree Improvement Shifts Gears: 1969-1983
  • 6 Towards More Precise Genetic Control 1984-1997
  • 7 A Wild Ride, 1998 onwards
  • 8 In Retrospect
  • 9 The Future
  • Species Common Names with Latin names
  • Glossary
  • Index

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