Improving Fraxinus (ASH) productivity for European needs by testing, selection propagation and promotion of improved genetic resources

Objective

Genetic resources of Farinas will be characterised by recording existing provenance, progeny and population tests. A new provenance trial of material from the European natural range will be established in six countries. Genetic diversity estimates will be, by already developed polymorphism micro satellites, & cp DNA markers. Gene flow estimates will be evaluated via paternity analysis in pure and hybrid stands. The best populations and provenances will be identified to aid in Certification. Selected individuals and tested progeny will be propagated vegetative. Physiological, biochemical and physical treatments will be optimised which positively affect: micro propagation, flower induction and propagation by cuttings to give high quality plants a large scale at Sees for clone/ variety testing and deployment to farmers/foresters. Alternative models and means of diffusing improved material from the development phase to the end users will be critically examined in conjunction with user groups.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

TEAGASC - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Address

Malahide Road
17 Dublin
Ireland

Participants (12)

COILLTE TEORANTA - THE IRISH FORESTRY BOARD

Ireland

Address

Newtownmountkennedy
28 County Wicklow

EAST MALLING RESEARCH

United Kingdom

Address

New Road
ME19 9BJ West Malling / East Malling

EUROPEAN FOREST INSTITUTE

Finland

Address

Torikatu 34
Joensuu

FEDERAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE FOR FORESTS, NATURAL HAZARDS AND LANDSCAPE

Austria

Address

Seckendorff-gudent-weg 8
1131 Wien

FOREST RESEARCH STATION OF IOWER SAXONY

Germany

Address

Graetzelstr.2
37079 Goettingen

FORESTRY COMMISSION RESEARCH AGENCY

United Kingdom

Address

Northern Research Station
EH25 9SY Roslin-midlothian

INSTITUUT VOOR BOSBOUW EN WILDBEHEER

Belgium

Address

Gaverstraat 4
9500 Geraardsbergen

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)

France

Address

Ardon
45160 Olivet

MINISTERE DE LA REGION WALLONNE

Belgium

Address

Anenue Prince De Liege 15
5100 Jambes

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF ITALY

Italy

Address

Via Atto Vannucci 13
50134 Firenze

UNIVERSITE DE PARIS-SUD XI

France

Address

Bètiment 362
91405 Orsay

VITROFORM

Denmark

Address

Odensevej 44, Nr. Soeby
5792 Aarlev