Résumé :
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In November 2004, North Carolina State University hosted a joint conference of multiple working parties related to breeding and genetic resource management of IUFRO Division 2. The papers and abstracts that follow in this proceeding were presented at this conference entitled "Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in the Age of Genomics - Progress and Future". This international conference brought together geneticists, breeders, applied and basic scientists, managers and professional foresters to exchange the latest information on forest genetics and tree breeding, with special focus on potential application of biotechnology and genomics in the future. Given that the topics were important, timely, and pertinent to scientists worldwide, a total of 231 people from 22 countries participated in this conference. The conference included invited, contributed presentations, and poster presentations. The main topics of the conference included: - progress of major breeding and tree improvement programs, - advances and challenges of clonal forestry, - advances in forest biotechnology, - advances in genomics and applications for tree breeding, - genetic diversity and gene conservation, - breeding strategies, progeny testing and selection strategies, - advances in somatic embryogenesis technology and clonal forestry, - social aspects of clonal forestry, - genetic data analysis and modeling, - advances in reproductive biology and seed orchard management, - breeding for disease resistance, - genetic gain modeling and prediction, and - genetic improvement of wood quality, Ninety-two presentations and 29 posters covered these topics. Some papers provided overview of the major tree breeding programs in the world and updates on the breeding strategies of advanced generations, clonal testing and selection strategies, top-grafting for accelerated breeding and genetic gain predictions. Other papers presented major breakthroughs in genomics and biotechnology research, such as genome sequencing, genotyping with markers (including SNPs, SSRs etc.), transcript profiling (DNA microarrays and RT-PCR), and metabolite profiling, genetic transformation and somatic embryogenesis for propagation. Genetic diversity and gene conservation were discussed for implications on breeding, biotechnology, deployment and forest resources management. Based on the up-to-date information, conference participants explored opportunities for integration of new genomics and biotechnology to major areas of breeding and genetic resource management.
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