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  • 1Institute of Forest Genetics, Pacific Southwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, 1100 West Chiles Road, Davis, CA 95616, USA. agroover@fs.fed.us <agroover@fs.fed.us>

Trends in Plant Science
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Forest biotechnology is shifting focus from plantation wood production to leveraging genomic technologies. This enables new applications for conserving natural forests and utilizing trees for carbon sequestration and biofuels.

Area of Science:

  • Forestry
  • Biotechnology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Forest biotechnology traditionally focused on plantation forestry and pedigreed/transgenic trees.
  • Limitations in existing technologies hindered the application to wild forest tree populations.
  • Recent advancements in genomic technologies are expanding the scope of forest biotechnology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the expanding role of genomic technologies in forest biotechnology.
  • To underscore the potential of genomics for managing undomesticated forest tree populations.
  • To identify new research avenues for forest-based carbon sequestration and biofuel production.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends in forest biotechnology.
  • Analysis of the capabilities of genomic technologies in forest ecosystems.

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  • Identification of emerging applications driven by genomics.

    • Main Results:

    • Genomic technologies are well-suited to exploit genetic variation in wild trees.
    • Genomics facilitates novel research for conservation and management of natural forests.
    • Genomics is a key driver for 'green' applications like carbon sequestration and biofuels.

    Conclusions:

    • Genomic technologies are revolutionizing forest biotechnology beyond traditional plantation forestry.
    • The application of genomics to wild populations opens new possibilities for conservation and sustainable resource utilization.
    • Forest biotechnology, empowered by genomics, is crucial for addressing climate change and developing bio-based economies.