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Institute of Forest Genetics (TI-FG)
Institution
Section overview
Description
The Institute carries out research on genetics of indigenous and exotic tree and shrub species. It is focused on the conservation of forest genetic resources, biodiversity of forest ecosystems, resistance, tree breeding and bio-safety research for genetically modified forest plants. The institute is involved in decision-making processes on national and international laws/regulations governing forest reproductive material and risk assessment and environmental compatibility of genetically modified forest trees.
Activities
- Research
Parent institution
Coordinated projects
- Activation tagging in aspen using an inducible two component Ac/Ds-enhancer element system
- Adaptation potential of oaks to biotic and abiotic stress in the context of climate change
- Agroforestry systems as a land-use adapted to increasing drought. Subproject: provision of adapted plant material of Robinia
- Assessment of adaptability and growth performance of Norway maple (Acer platanoides)
- Biodiversity of microorgansisms in forest soils: Pilot study for an additional investigation to the 2nd Soil Survey
- Breeding of new energy poplars for Germany; Subproject 2: Identity verification using markers and marker development
- Checking the possibilities to identify the origin of shrubs by chloroplast DNA
- Collaborative project: Breeding fast growing tree species of the genus Populus, Robinia and Salix for the production of renewable resources in the short rotation. Subproject 2: Breeding, genetic characterisation, and capacity assessment of Populus-poplar and black locust
- Collaborative project: Development of a biological control system for the regulation of the pathogen of ash drive dying Hymenoscyphus fraxineus; Subproject 2: micro-Biom analyses for the identification, selection and evaluation of potential antagonists in planta for control of the pathogen of ash drive dying
- Collaborative project: Development of biotechnological methods for the identification, conservation, propagation and use of selected maple trees with wavy grain for timber production - Subproject 3
- Collaborative project: Obtaining the common ash through plant of a seed plantation consisting of clones with high resistance to extinction ash drive. Subproject 2: Phytopathologische and molecular genetic characterization and vegetative propagation of healthy Plusbäume
- Collaborative Project: SNP diagnostic of plant breeding relevant properties in Salicaceae, Subproject 2
- Common Beech for Forestation and Diversification: Development of Forestation Techniques and Assessment of the Genetic Variation in Reproductive Material
- COST Action E52: Evaluation of Beech Genetic Resources for Sustainable Forestry
- Developing best practice for seed sourcing for planting and natural regeneration in the neotropics
- Development and implementation of a species identification and timber tracking system in Africa with DNA fingerprints and stable isotopes
- Development of a provenance-identification-system (HIS) for forest reproductive material
- Development of an early flowering system for poplar breeding and biosafety research
- Development of biomarker for monitoring of pest-tolerant oaks in different climate zones
- Development of SNP marker in putative adaptation-relevant candidate genes
- DNA-based identification of white oak's species and geographic origin (section Quercus)
- EU network of excellence EvolTree (EVOLution of TREEs as drivers of terrestrial biodiversity)
- European hornbeam, an alternative tree species under climate change – Initiation of a provenance trial
- Fine mapping of gender-associated marker for the identification and characterization of sex determination genes in aspen (Populus tremula L.)
- Forest management in approved stands in the beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) for the production of genetically high-quality and adaptable reproductive material - Buchensaatgut
- Gene flow from Quercus robur L. at landscape level
- Genetic variation of the green oak leaf roller and its host based on molecular gene markers – Part II: Historical and present migration
- Genome editing for the analysis of genetic variation in poplar and beech
- Genome-wide analysis of the genetic diversity of European beech across its distribution range
- Identification of alder (Alnus glutinosa) genes expressed during infestation by Phytophthora×alni as basis for the development of markers for Phytophthora tolerance
- Identification of candidate genes responsible for preformed and inducible defence response in oaks against herbivorous insects
- Improvement of fast growing tree species for wood production
- Improvement of the in vitro cultivation of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) by repression of plant-associated bacteria in combination with their characterization
- Increase in photosynthesis and biomass production of aspen by reducing photorespiration
- Induction of early flowering in poplar
- Intensification of wood production in short rotation coppices (SRC) by implementing fast growing varieties and irrigation
- Investigation of the clone by site interactions of poplar and willow on agricultural sites throughout Germany - Project Phase II
- Investigations aimed at the creation of triploid aspen and poplar plants for biomass production
- Joint project: growing fast-growing tree species for the production of renewable resources in the short term (FastWOOD), Subproject 2: breeding, genetic characterization, and potential and risk assessment in Leuc-poplar and black locust
- Large scale project on genetic timber verification
- Molecular Analysis of activation-tagged Aspen-Populus Variants II
- Non-native tree species for European forests - experiences, risks and opportunities
- Pelleting of Aspen seed to improve seed technology and storage capacity
- Pilot study for the development of a provenance-identification-system for forest reproductive material
- Pilot study on the genetic monitoring of beech (Fagus syslvatica) and wild cherry (Prunus avium)
- Priming: an alternative strategy for faster resistance induction in forest tree species
- Principles and strategies for the procurement of high quality and adaptable forest reproductive material under climate change
- Procurement of highly productive and suitable forest reproductive material for future forests under climate change
- Provenance - New tests for determination of provenance of forestry propagation material in Europe - A contribution to ensure climate change adaptations
- Raising the Productivity, Resistance and Adaptability in Poplar - Gene Markers for Aspen in Russia
- Roof project to identify the origin of wood and wood products
- Selection of Black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.)) resistant against Phytophthora alni and investigation of alders towards P. alni. Subproject: TI
- selection of drought tolerant Robinia pseudoacaia from international sources for energy production
- Set up of a standard method for the genetically sustainable seed harvest in approved seed stands
- Set-up of an origin identification system for forest reproductive material
- Studies about the trend of hybrid superiority in progenies from crosses between European and Japanese larch
- Targeted gene transfer in forest trees
- Transformation-induced mutations in transgenic trees
- Transgenic aspens: Testing the reliability of male sterility systems
Involved in research projects
- Adaptation and adaptability of beech provenances (Fagus sylvatica) on climate
- Climate change impact on forests ecosystems and options for adaptation of forest and forest management
- Detection of the genetic structure of red beech (Fagus sylvatica) as a basis for genetic monitoring of important forest tree species in Germany
- Detection of the genetic structure of wild cherry (Prunus avium) as a basis for genetic monitoring of important forest tree species in Germany
- Drought Vulnerability and adaptation potential of different spruce populations - Fichte-Trockenheit
- Establishment of a genetic monitoring system for beech and spruce trees in Germany to assess the genetic adaptability of tree species against environmental changes
- Inter- and intraspecific Variation of methylsalicylate content in different birch species
- Physiological investigations on photosynthetic capacity and water use efficiency of poplar clones of different ploidy
- State-of-the-art analysis on scientific and technical methodological aspects
Contact
Institute of Forest Genetics
(TI-FG)
Sieker Landstr. 2
22927 Großhansdorf
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)531 596-0
Fax: +49 (0)531 596-1099
Email: fg(@)thuenen.de
