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A polished cross-section disc of eucalyptus wood with visible growth rings on a lab bench, clonal eucalyptus seedlings in trays behind (illustration)

Forest Molecular Genetics

A polished cross-section disc of eucalyptus wood with visible growth rings on a lab bench, clonal eucalyptus seedlings in trays behind (illustration)

The Forest Molecular Genetics (FMG) Programme focuses on the genetic control of wood development in fast-growing plantation trees. We utilise a number of research and technology platforms, namely: tree genomics; high-throughput DNA marker analysis; functional genetics; as well as wood pheno¬typing. We work in close collaboration with South African forestry companies to develop capacity and resources for the application of tree biotechnology in operational tree improvement programmes.

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