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Eucalyptus applied genomics: from gene sequences to breeding tools.
The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2008
Grattapaglia Dario, Kirst Matias
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Eucalyptus is the most widely planted hardwood crop in the tropical and subtropical world because of its superior growth, broad adaptability and multipurpose wood properties. Plantation forestry of Eucalyptus supplies high-quality woody biomass for several industrial applications while reducing the pressure on tropical forests and associated biodiversity. This review links current eucalypt breeding practices with...
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