Webinar - Applied Tree Breeding: Planting the Right Tree at the Right Place

Dr. Patrick Lenz presents a lecture to the Canadian Institute of Forestry on multi-trait genomic selection for white spruce. There are four major conclusions from the lecture. 1) Studies from legacy genetic trials have shown that assisted gene flow may not enhance productivity and carbon sequestration. 2) There is a need for augmenting our knowledge on genetic variation and structure linked to adaptation. 3) Tree ring phenotypes present a promising way to include resistance to drought into tree breeding decisions. 4) Conventional breeding is slow; genomic selection at the operational level will allow to more precisely and more quickly selected adapted and productive stock.