This book, which contains 20 chapters, integrates the varied subdisciplines of genetics and their applications in gene conservation, tree improvement and biotechnology. Topics ...

Tropical climates, which occur between 23°30'N and S latitude (Jacob 1988), encompass a wide variety of plant communities (Hartshorn 1983, 1988), many of which are diverse in ...

Basic genetic principles; Genetic processes; Threats to in situ genetic conservation; Domestication and ex situ genetic conservation; Monitoring, socioeconomics and policy.