Von: Vlosky, Richard P. [mailto:RVlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu]
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An: Vlosky, Richard P.
Betreff: Trees engineered to grow faster could outrun insect blight and drought
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Trees engineered to grow faster could outrun insect blight and drought
By <http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/users/billesler> Bill Esler January 24, 2017 | 9:52 pm EST
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VANCOUVER, B.C.- With 400 million seedlings planted per year, spruce are Canada's most reforested trees. Now researchers have launched a $10.5 million research project to fund genetically improved tree breeding programs.
Spruce trees are Canada's most significant forest resource because they grow in almost every region of country and are the largest species by number. Spruce trees also produce high-quality wood and fiber.
Genome BC, a public-private agency that funds research in Western Canada, says climate change and unpredictable forest product markets require faster tree breeding programs to deliver reliable spruce stock for future seed and seedling production.
The organization announced a $10.5-million research project, Spruce-Up: Advanced spruce genomics for productive and resilient forests, which it says can more than double the net economic output value of spruce forests, increasing the value of new trees and reducing losses due to environmental disturbances.
The investment, made in part by Genome BC, is for a project being led by Dr. Joerg Bohlmann at the University of British Columbia and Dr. Jean Bousquet from l'Université Laval, in Quebec. The team will accelerate the development and deployment of genomics-improved spruce seedlings that could be more resistant to insects and drought, has enhanced nutrient use efficiency and results in improved wood quality and productivity.
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"Spruce-Up capitalizes on our long-standing successful collaborations with industry and government," says Dr. Joerg Bohlmann, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, Michael Smith Laboratories, UBC. "We are building on over a decade of ground breaking forest genomics research enabled by Genome Canada, Genome BC and other partners."
A similar project funded at $5.7 million and set in Alberta, was announced earlier this month. It will look at how changing climates and climate-induced insect outbreaks are on the rise, leading to drought and forest destruction. That project is co-led by the University of British Columbia’s Dr. Yousry El-Kassaby, and aims to shorten the time, by about 20 years, for tree-breeding cycles, in an effort to alleviate side effects from climate conditions and insects.
Overall, says Genome Canada, the pace of change in climate and climate-induced insect outbreaks is outstripping the ability for trees to adjust to these threats. Likewise, traditional tree improvement methodologies are too slow to provide well-adapted seedlings for reforestation to ultimately achieve healthy forests for the future.
Dr. El-Kassaby, in collaboration with Drs. Barb Thomas and Nadir Erbilgin of the University of Alberta, are working to integrate rapidly emerging technologies, including genomics and mathematical models, into existing tree breeding programs to generate pest resistant and drought tolerant trees.
Another research project, Synbiomics, valued at $9.5-million, is being co-led by UBC's Dr. Harry Brumer and led by Dr. Emma Master of the University of Toronto. They are focused on harnessing the genetic potential of microorganisms to identify and develop new biocatalysts that can be used to create materials from trees, such as resins, coatings, bioplastics and adhesives.
That project hopes to also foster small and medium-sized enterprises that will work together with nearby pulp mills, creating economic opportunities for Canada's forest sector and rural communities.
"The application of genomics technology to forestry challenges is a direct link from laboratory to product support," says Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa, Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Sector Development, at Genome BC. "We are investing in this innovative work because there is a real opportunity to ensure the continuing success of a major Canadian economic sector and find cost efficiencies in the process."
These projects were awarded through Genome Canada's 2015 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition Natural Resources and the Environment: Sector Challenges - Genomic Solutions. Funders of this work include Genome Canada, Genome BC, Genome Quebec, Ontario Genomics, the BC Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations, Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs du Québec, Natural Resources Canada, Forest Products Innovations, and the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre and other partners.
Genome British Columbia leads genomics innovation on Canada's West Coast and facilitates the integration of genomics into society. A recognized catalyst for government and industry, Genome BC invests in research, entrepreneurship and commercialization in life sciences to address challenges in key sectors such as health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, agri-food, energy, mining and environment. Genome BC partners with many national and international public and private funding organizations to drive BC's bioeconomy. In addition to research, entrepreneurship and commercialization programs, Genome BC is committed to fostering an understanding and appreciation of the life sciences among teachers, students and the general public. <http://www.genomebc.ca/> www.genomebc.ca
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Richard P. Vlosky, Ph.D.
Director, Louisiana Forest Products Development Center
Crosby Land & Resources Endowed Professor of Forest Sector Business Development
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Dear colleagues,
We organise an international syposium which is titled "International Symposium on New Horizons in Forestry" between 18 and 20 October 2017 in Isparta, TURKEY.
The symposium aims to provide a platform for the exchange of interdisciplinary scientific information, as well as offering an open forum for the discussion on the issues related to forestry, in light of new developments. The symposium will have a global focus with the intent of identifying new avenues of research. Leading to an advancement in research technologies for the benefit of forests, forestry and forest product industry.
You can find details in following link:
http://www.isfor2017.org/
We are looking forward to meeting you in Isparta in October 2017.
Organising Commitee
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Oguzhan SARIKAYA, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Suleyman Demirel University
Faculty of Forestry
32260 Isparta/TURKEY
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Dear colleagues,
As early xmas present, please be informed that the extended deadline for abstract submission is 15 December 2016.
We are looking forward to your submissions and to welcoming you in Freiburg soon!
Kind regards,
The FVA Organization Team
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Dear colleagues,
Tomorrow, is the deadline to send abstracts for the IUFRO 125th
Anniversary Congress, “Interconnecting Forests, Science and People” will
be held in Freiburg (Germany) on 19-22th September 2017.
I encourage to those working with /Fusariu//m circinatum/ to submit an
abstract to the Special *Session 300, “Pine pitch canker - strategies
for management of /Gibberella circinata/ in greenhouses and forests”*.
Additional information about how to submit the abstracts is written
below. A selection of the abstracts will be invited to participate in
the "Forests" (SCI 1,5) Special Issue we are planning before the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing you in Freiburg!
Julio J. Diez
/*Catedrático de Universidad / Chair Professor (Forest Pathology)
Chair of the PINESTRENGTH COST Action FP1406
Chairman of the XVIII Congress of the Spanish Society of Phytopathology*/
/*Universidad de Valladolid*/
/*Instituto de Investigación en Manejo Forestal Sostenible / Sustainable
Forest Management Institute*/
/*Departamento de Producción Vegetal y Recursos Forestales*/
/*Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenierías Agrarias*/
/*Campus Yutera Edificio E, Despacho 204*/
/*Avenida de Madrid 44*/
/*34071 Palencia (Spain)*/
/*Tf: +34 979108420, Fax: +34 979108440*/*
*/*jdcasero(a)pvs.uva.es,
http://sostenible.palencia.uva.es/gfs/PersonalPage/jdcasero*/*
*/*www.research4forestry.eu; *//*www.iufro2011.com*/
<http://www.iufro2011.com/>
/*www.sef2016.com, www.pinestrength.eu*/
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*CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - All Division 7 (Forest Health) Meeting*
*IUFRO 125 ANNIVERSARY CONGRESS, 19-22 September 2017*
*/_Deadline for Submissions: 30 November 2016._/*
All submissions must be made online at the official congress website at
http://iufro2017.com/call-for-abstracts
<http://iufro2017.com/call-for-abstracts/>
*Session 300, “Pine pitch canker - strategies for management of
Gibberella circinata in greenhouses and forests (PINESTRENGTH)” ***
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*All-Division Meetings Division 7: Forest Health
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*_Organizers _*
*Julio J. Diez*, Chair of the PINESTRENGTH COST Action / Coordinator
7.02.02 IUFRO WP – Foliage, shoot and stem diseases
*_Description of the Session
_*
/Fusarium circinatum /(teleomorph: /Gibberella circinata/) was first
detected in North America, since when the pathogen has spread into
Central and South America, South Africa, Asia and, more recently,
Europe. /F. circinatum/ is now considered the most important pathogen
affecting /Pinus /seedlings and mature trees in many countries globally;
asymptomatic seedlings may be planted out, resulting in very serious
losses in forests.
