Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources: A global review

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Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources : A global review. / Koskela, Jarkko; Vinceti, Barbara; Dvorak, William; Bush, David; Dawson, Ian K.; Loo, Judy; Kjaer, Erik Dahl; Navarro, Carlos; Padolina, Cenon; Bordacs, Sandor; Jamnadass, Ramni; Graudal, Lars; Ramamonjisoa, Lolona.

I: Forest Ecology and Management, Bind 333, 2014, s. 22-34.

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Koskela, J, Vinceti, B, Dvorak, W, Bush, D, Dawson, IK, Loo, J, Kjaer, ED, Navarro, C, Padolina, C, Bordacs, S, Jamnadass, R, Graudal, L & Ramamonjisoa, L 2014, 'Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources: A global review', Forest Ecology and Management, bind 333, s. 22-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2014.07.017

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Koskela, J., Vinceti, B., Dvorak, W., Bush, D., Dawson, I. K., Loo, J., Kjaer, E. D., Navarro, C., Padolina, C., Bordacs, S., Jamnadass, R., Graudal, L., & Ramamonjisoa, L. (2014). Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources: A global review. Forest Ecology and Management, 333, 22-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2014.07.017

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Koskela J, Vinceti B, Dvorak W, Bush D, Dawson IK, Loo J o.a. Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources: A global review. Forest Ecology and Management. 2014;333:22-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2014.07.017

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Koskela, Jarkko ; Vinceti, Barbara ; Dvorak, William ; Bush, David ; Dawson, Ian K. ; Loo, Judy ; Kjaer, Erik Dahl ; Navarro, Carlos ; Padolina, Cenon ; Bordacs, Sandor ; Jamnadass, Ramni ; Graudal, Lars ; Ramamonjisoa, Lolona. / Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources : A global review. I: Forest Ecology and Management. 2014 ; Bind 333. s. 22-34.

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title = "Utilization and transfer of forest genetic resources: A global review",
abstract = "Over the last 200 years, genetic resources of forest trees have been increasingly transferred, within and outside of species{\textquoteright} native distribution ranges, for forestry and for research and development (R&D). Transferred germplasm has been deployed to grow trees for numerous purposes, ranging from the production of wood and non-wood products to the provision of ecosystem services such as the restoration of forests for biodiversity conservation. The oldest form of R&D, provenance trials, revealed early on that seed origin has a major influence on the performance of planted trees. International provenance trials have been essential for selecting seed sources for reforestation and for improving tree germplasm through breeding. Many tree breeding programmes were initiated in the 1950s, but as one round of testing and selection typically takes decades, the most advanced of them are only in their third cycle. Recent advances in forest genomics have increased the understanding of the genetic basis of different traits, but it is unlikely that molecular marker-assisted approaches will quickly replace traditional tree breeding methods. Furthermore, provenance trials and progeny tests are still needed to complement new research approaches. Currently, seed of boreal and temperate trees for reforestation purposes are largely obtained from improved sources. The situation is similar for fast growing tropical and subtropical trees grown in plantations, but in the case of tropical hardwoods and many agroforestry trees, only limited tested or improved seed sources are available. Transfers of tree germplasm involve some risks of spreading pests and diseases, of introducing invasive tree species and of polluting the genetic make-up of already present tree populations. Many of these risks have been underestimated in the past, but they are now better understood and managed. Relatively few tree species used for forestry have become invasive, and the risk of spreading pests and diseases while transferring seed is considerably lower than when moving live plants. The implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing (ABS) may significantly change current transfer practices in the forestry sector by increasing transaction costs and the time needed to lawfully obtain forest genetic resources for R&D purposes. Many countries are likely to struggle to establish a well-functioning ABS regulatory system, slowing down the process of obtaining the necessary documentation for exchange. This is unfortunate, as climate change, outbreaks of pests and diseases, and continual pressure to support productivity, increase the need for transferring tree germplasm and accelerating R&D.",
keywords = "Reproductive material, Plantations, Introduced species, Access and benefit sharing, Nagoya Protocol",
author = "Jarkko Koskela and Barbara Vinceti and William Dvorak and David Bush and Dawson, {Ian K.} and Judy Loo and Kjaer, {Erik Dahl} and Carlos Navarro and Cenon Padolina and Sandor Bordacs and Ramni Jamnadass and Lars Graudal and Lolona Ramamonjisoa",
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language = "English",
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pages = "22--34",
journal = "Forest Ecology and Management",
issn = "0378-1127",
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AU - Koskela, Jarkko

AU - Vinceti, Barbara

AU - Dvorak, William

AU - Bush, David

AU - Dawson, Ian K.

AU - Loo, Judy

AU - Kjaer, Erik Dahl

AU - Navarro, Carlos

AU - Padolina, Cenon

AU - Bordacs, Sandor

AU - Jamnadass, Ramni

AU - Graudal, Lars

AU - Ramamonjisoa, Lolona

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N2 - Over the last 200 years, genetic resources of forest trees have been increasingly transferred, within and outside of species’ native distribution ranges, for forestry and for research and development (R&D). Transferred germplasm has been deployed to grow trees for numerous purposes, ranging from the production of wood and non-wood products to the provision of ecosystem services such as the restoration of forests for biodiversity conservation. The oldest form of R&D, provenance trials, revealed early on that seed origin has a major influence on the performance of planted trees. International provenance trials have been essential for selecting seed sources for reforestation and for improving tree germplasm through breeding. Many tree breeding programmes were initiated in the 1950s, but as one round of testing and selection typically takes decades, the most advanced of them are only in their third cycle. Recent advances in forest genomics have increased the understanding of the genetic basis of different traits, but it is unlikely that molecular marker-assisted approaches will quickly replace traditional tree breeding methods. Furthermore, provenance trials and progeny tests are still needed to complement new research approaches. Currently, seed of boreal and temperate trees for reforestation purposes are largely obtained from improved sources. The situation is similar for fast growing tropical and subtropical trees grown in plantations, but in the case of tropical hardwoods and many agroforestry trees, only limited tested or improved seed sources are available. Transfers of tree germplasm involve some risks of spreading pests and diseases, of introducing invasive tree species and of polluting the genetic make-up of already present tree populations. Many of these risks have been underestimated in the past, but they are now better understood and managed. Relatively few tree species used for forestry have become invasive, and the risk of spreading pests and diseases while transferring seed is considerably lower than when moving live plants. The implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing (ABS) may significantly change current transfer practices in the forestry sector by increasing transaction costs and the time needed to lawfully obtain forest genetic resources for R&D purposes. Many countries are likely to struggle to establish a well-functioning ABS regulatory system, slowing down the process of obtaining the necessary documentation for exchange. This is unfortunate, as climate change, outbreaks of pests and diseases, and continual pressure to support productivity, increase the need for transferring tree germplasm and accelerating R&D.

AB - Over the last 200 years, genetic resources of forest trees have been increasingly transferred, within and outside of species’ native distribution ranges, for forestry and for research and development (R&D). Transferred germplasm has been deployed to grow trees for numerous purposes, ranging from the production of wood and non-wood products to the provision of ecosystem services such as the restoration of forests for biodiversity conservation. The oldest form of R&D, provenance trials, revealed early on that seed origin has a major influence on the performance of planted trees. International provenance trials have been essential for selecting seed sources for reforestation and for improving tree germplasm through breeding. Many tree breeding programmes were initiated in the 1950s, but as one round of testing and selection typically takes decades, the most advanced of them are only in their third cycle. Recent advances in forest genomics have increased the understanding of the genetic basis of different traits, but it is unlikely that molecular marker-assisted approaches will quickly replace traditional tree breeding methods. Furthermore, provenance trials and progeny tests are still needed to complement new research approaches. Currently, seed of boreal and temperate trees for reforestation purposes are largely obtained from improved sources. The situation is similar for fast growing tropical and subtropical trees grown in plantations, but in the case of tropical hardwoods and many agroforestry trees, only limited tested or improved seed sources are available. Transfers of tree germplasm involve some risks of spreading pests and diseases, of introducing invasive tree species and of polluting the genetic make-up of already present tree populations. Many of these risks have been underestimated in the past, but they are now better understood and managed. Relatively few tree species used for forestry have become invasive, and the risk of spreading pests and diseases while transferring seed is considerably lower than when moving live plants. The implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing (ABS) may significantly change current transfer practices in the forestry sector by increasing transaction costs and the time needed to lawfully obtain forest genetic resources for R&D purposes. Many countries are likely to struggle to establish a well-functioning ABS regulatory system, slowing down the process of obtaining the necessary documentation for exchange. This is unfortunate, as climate change, outbreaks of pests and diseases, and continual pressure to support productivity, increase the need for transferring tree germplasm and accelerating R&D.

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KW - Plantations

KW - Introduced species

KW - Access and benefit sharing

KW - Nagoya Protocol

U2 - 10.1016/j.foreco.2014.07.017

DO - 10.1016/j.foreco.2014.07.017

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JO - Forest Ecology and Management

JF - Forest Ecology and Management

SN - 0378-1127

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