The Spruce Genome

by Ilga Porth

Book Overview

This book offers comprehensive information on the genomics of spruces (Picea spp.), naturally abundant conifer tree species that are widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. Due to their tremendous ecological and economic importance, the management of forest genetic resources has chiefly focused on conservation and tree improvement.

A draft genome sequence of the 20-gigabase Norway spruce genome was published in the journal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030210030
• ISBN13: 9783030210038
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"