Browsing Research Articles (Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI)) by Author "Isik, Fikret"

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Expected benefits of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis

Mphahlele, M.M. (Makobatjatji); Isik, Fikret; Mostert-O'Neill, Marja Mirjam; Reynolds, Sharon Melissa; Hodge, Gary R.; Myburg, Alexander Andrew (Springer, 2020-06)

Genomic selection (GS) can substantially reduce breeding cycle times in forest trees compared to traditional breeding cycles. Practical implementation of GS in tree breeding requires an assessment of significant drivers ...
Genomic breeding for diameter growth and tolerance to Leptocybe gall wasp and Botryosphaeria/Teratosphaeria fungal disease complex in Eucalyptus grandis

Mphahlele, M.M. (Makobatjatji); Isik, Fikret; Hodge, Gary R.; Myburg, Alexander Andrew (Frontiers Media, 2021-02)

Eucalyptus grandis is one of the most important species for hardwood plantation forestry around the world. At present, its commercial deployment is in decline because of pests and pathogens such as Leptocybe invasa gall ...

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