Forest Genetic Resources Department
Forest Genetic Resources Division
Forest Genetic Resources Division aims to collect, evaluate, conserve and manage rare and endangered species and useful forest genetic resources. We focus on developing DNA markers, assessing genetic diversity, developing sampling strategies for conservation, determining effective population size, characterizing optimal environmental condition and physiological characteristics of the susceptible species against climate change, etc. The goals of the Division are increasing genetic diversity in protected areas for forest genetic resources, expanding in situ conservation forests, establishing ex situ conservation plantations, establishing a seed bank, evaluating viability of the stored seeds, and building a digital database of forest genetic resources. Moreover, we perform research on restoration of habitats for the rare and endangered tree genetic resources-vulnerable to climate and environmental changes.
- Forest genetic diversity assessment
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- Ex situ conservation and monitoring
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- Development and application of DNA markers for distinguishing species and sex of Gingko trees
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- Collection preservation and vitality test of forest genetic resources
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- Establishment and management of forest genetic resources database
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- Development of techniques for long-term storage and regeneration of Germplasm
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- Restoration of endangered genetic resources
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