Search Results - "Hodge, Gary R."

Genomic Breeding for Diameter Growth and Tolerance to Leptocybe Gall Wasp and Botryosphaeria / Teratosphaeria Fungal Disease Complex in Eucalyptus grandis by Mphahlele, Makobatjatji M, Isik, Fikret, Hodge, Gary R, Myburg, Alexander A

“…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…”
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In Situ Genetic Evaluation of European Larch Across Climatic Regions Using Marker-Based Pedigree Reconstruction by Lstibůrek, Milan, Schueler, Silvio, El-Kassaby, Yousry A, Hodge, Gary R, Stejskal, Jan, Korecký, Jičí, Škorpík, Petr, Konrad, Heino, Geburek, Thomas

“…Sustainable and efficient forestry in a rapidly changing climate is a daunting task. The sessile nature of trees makes adaptation to climate change…”
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Wood and Pulping Properties Variation of Acacia crassicarpa A.Cunn. ex Benth. and Sampling Strategies for Accurate Phenotyping by Gustavo Salgado Martins, Muhammad Yuliarto, Rudine Antes, Sabki, Agung Prasetyo, Faride Unda, Shawn D. Mansfield, Gary R. Hodge, Juan Jose Acosta

“…Research Highlights: This study provides a comprehensive set of wood and pulping properties of Acacia crassicarpa A.Cunn. ex Benth. to assess variation and…”
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Eucalyptus Amplifolia and Corymbia Torelliana in the Southeastern USA: Genetic Improvement and Potential Uses by Donald L. Rockwood, Dudley A. Huber, Mark A. Crawford, Phillip C. Rucks, Elizabeth Lamb, Kyle W. Fabbro, Patrick J. Minogue, Romeo Jump, Gary R. Hodge

“…Eucalyptus amplifolia and Corymbia torelliana genetic improvement has been conducted in the lower southeastern USA by UF and collaborators since 1980. The…”
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Dynamic Gene-Resource Landscape Management of Norway Spruce: Combining Utilization and Conservation by Lstibůrek, Milan, El-Kassaby, Yousry A, Skrøppa, Tore, Hodge, Gary R, Sønstebø, Jørn H, Steffenrem, Arne

“…Traditional gene-resource management programs for forest trees are long-term endeavors requiring sustained organizational commitment covering extensive…”
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The use of near infrared spectroscopy to predict foliar nutrient levels of hydroponically grown teak seedlings by Whittier, William Andrew, Hodge, Gary R, Lopez, Juan, Saravitz, Carole, Acosta, Juan Jose

“…Due to a combination of durability, strength, and aesthetically pleasing color, teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) is globally regarded as a premier timber species…”
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A genome‐wide SNP genotyping resource for tropical pine tree species by Jackson, Colin, Christie, Nanette, Reynolds, Sharon Melissa, Marais, Gerhard C., Tii‐kuzu, Yokateme, Caballero, Madison, Kampman, Tamanique, Visser, Erik A., Naidoo, Sanushka, Kain, Dominic, Whetten, Ross W., Isik, Fikret, Wegrzyn, Jill, Hodge, Gary R., Acosta, Juan J., Myburg, Alexander A.

“…We performed gene and genome targeted SNP discovery towards the development of a genome‐wide, multispecies genotyping array for tropical pines. Pooled RNA‐seq…”
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An investigation into the flexural properties of sawn timber and poles of South African grown Pinus maximinoi (H.E.Moore) by Brand Wessels, C, Malek, Christel, Hodge, Gary R, Balboni, Bruno Monteiro

“…Pinus maximinoi is a species that can potentially be deployed commercially to provide structural timber and poles for the South African market. The objective…”
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Expected benefits of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis by Mphahlele, Makobatjatji M., Isik, Fikret, Mostert-O’Neill, Marja M., Reynolds, S. Melissa, Hodge, Gary R., Myburg, Alexander A.

“…Genomic selection (GS) can substantially reduce breeding cycle times in forest trees compared to traditional breeding cycles. Practical implementation of GS in…”
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Volume-based selection in Pinus pinaster Aiton breeding: evaluating resistance to Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner & Buhrer) Nickle and wood properties by Torres-Sánchez, Esteban, Acosta, Juan José, Hodge, Gary R., Prada, Eva, Menéndez-Gutiérrez, María, Díaz, Raquel

“…Abstract Key message Genetic parameter estimates at age 12 years for trunk volume in Pinus pinaster displayed low to moderate heritability for growth and stem…”
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An Algorithm for Genetic Analysis of Full-Sib Datasets with Mixed-Model Software Lacking a Numerator Relationship Matrix Function, and a Comparison with Results from a Dedicated Genetic Software Package by Gary R. Hodge, Juan Jose Acosta

“…Research Highlights: An algorithm is presented that allows for the analysis of full-sib genetic datasets using generalized mixed-model software programs. The…”
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Estimating Realized Heritability in Panmictic Populations by Lstibůrek, Milan, Bittner, Václav, Hodge, Gary R, Picek, Jan, Mackay, Trudy F C

“…Narrow sense heritability [Formula: see text] is a key concept in quantitative genetics, as it expresses the proportion of the observed phenotypic variation…”
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Initial growth results comparing first generation F1 and advanced-generation F2 Pinus patula × Pinus tecunumanii interspecific hybrid families by Nel, André, Acosta, Juan J, Hodge, Gary R

“…The hybrid between Pinus patula and P. tecunumanii low elevation (PPTL) and high elevation (PPTH) sources was developed in the 1990s in South Africa and…”
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Analysis of alkaloids and reducing sugars in processed and unprocessed tobacco leaves using a handheld near infrared spectrometer by Castillo, Miguel S, Acosta, Juan J, Hodge, Gary R, Vann, Matthew C, Lewis, Ramsey S

“…Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy calibration models were developed to predict chemical properties of flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) leaf samples…”
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Global near infrared spectroscopy models to predict wood chemical properties of Eucalyptus by Hodge, Gary R, Acosta, Juan Jose, Unda, Faride, Woodbridge, William C, Mansfield, Shawn D

“…Global near infrared spectroscopy models (multiple-species, multiple-sites) were developed to predict chemical properties of Eucalyptus wood. The sample data…”
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Table Mountain Pine ( Pinus pungens ): Genetic Diversity and Conservation of an Imperiled Conifer by Potter, Kevin M, Jetton, Robert M, Whittier, W Andrew, Crane, Barbara S, Hipkins, Valerie D, Echt, Craig S, Hodge, Gary R

“…Abstract Table Mountain pine (Pinus pungens Lamb.) is an imperiled tree species endemic to the southern and central Appalachian Mountains. Generally reliant on…”
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Uncovering genetic information from commercial forest plantations—making up for lost time using “Breeding without Breeding” by Lstibůrek, Milan, Hodge, Gary R., Lachout, Petr

“…An application of “Breeding without Breeding” (BwB) is proposed to uncover or extract genetic information from existing plantations, using pedigree…”
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Tree breeding model to assess financial performance of pine hybrids and pure species: deterministic and stochastic approaches for South Africa by Lopez, Juan L., Abt, Robert C., Dvorak, William S., Hodge, Gary R., Phillips, Richard

“…Financial performance of the P. patula  ×  P. tecunumanii , P. greggii  ×  P. tecunumanii , P. taeda  ×  P. tecunumanii hybrids and their parental species was…”
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The use of field and artificial freezing studies to assess frost tolerance in natural populations of Pinus oocarpa by de Waal, Lizette, Mitchell, R Glen, Hodge, Gary R, Chirwa, Paxie W

“…The susceptibility of Pinus oocarpa to freezing temperatures limits the commercial deployment of the highly productive Pinus patula × P. oocarpa hybrid in…”
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Breeding southern US and Mexican pines for increased value in a changing world by Hodge, Gary R., Dvorak, William S.

“…Issue Title: Special Issue: Breeding southern US and Mexican pines for increased value in a changing world…”
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