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Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center at Purdue University |
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Advance the science of hardwood tree
improvement and genomics in the central hardwoods region of the US
by developing and disseminating knowledge on improving the genetic
quality of hardwood tree species, conserving fine hardwood germ
plasm, and developing elite hardwood trees for the restoration and
regeneration of sustainable hardwood forests and riparian zones for
production of forest products and maintenance of genetically diverse
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Develop hardwood (oak and walnut) molecular
markers for use in determination of genetic quality and
population structure of current natural forests and
plantations, and quantitative genes in superior hardwood
trees. |
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Develop vegetative and tissue culture
propagation technologies for use in genomics research and mass
propagation systems for superior trees. |
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Develop nursery guides for production of quality
seedlings and forest management guides for regeneration and
reforestation of degraded agricultural land and riparian
zones. |
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Develop breeding and selection programs for
black walnut, black cherry and northern red oak. |
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Charles Michler, Project
Leader, Center Director,
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Preston Aldrich, Post-doctoral Molecular Geneticist,
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Michael Bosela, Plant Physiologist,
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Jim McKenna, Biologist,
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Doug Mersman, Biological Laboratory Technician,
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Paula M. Pijut, Plant Physiologist,
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Rod Robichaud, Biological Laboratory Technician,
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Chris Vyverberg, Biological Aid
Keith Woeste, Molecular Biologist,
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