Population genetics : an overview -- Genetic variation of tropical forest plants -- Sexual and asexual reproduction in tropical forests -- Gene flow and migration -- Mating systems -- Adaptation and coevolution -- Phylogenies and evolution above the species level -- Fragmentation of forests -- Genetic aspects of the management of natural tropical forests -- Provenance research -- Domestication and breeding of tropical forest trees -- Genetic aspects of plantation forestry in the Tropics -- Conservation of genetic resources in tropical forest trees
Summary
Describes the evolutionary processes in both untouched and managed forests, as well as the role of genetics in plantation forestry and conservation. This book provides a scientific basis for researchers, practitioners and students interested in the application of genetic principles to tropical forest ecology and management
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-305) and index
