The
Comparison of Existing Genetic Diversity in Turkish Red Pine (Pinus
brutia Ten.) Seed Stands, Seed Orchards, and Plantations Using Molecular
Markers: Implications for Tree Improvement and Gene Conservation
(ANK
16 1610 / 1999 – 2001)
Project
Leader: Ercan VELİOĞLU
Project
Managers: Ercan VELİOĞLU, Burcu ÇENGEL, Hikmet ÖZTÜRK, Zeki KAYA
Institutions
in Cooperation: Middle East Technical University, Dept. of Biology
Supporting
Institution: Society for the Conservation of Turkey’s Nature
Objective:
To determine and compare the genetic diversity and changes in amount and
pattern of genetic diversity in Turkish red pine seed stands, seed orchards
and plantations originated from these stands by using molecular markers.
Data obtained will be evaluated to determine the amount of genetic diversity
and changes in genetic diversity in seed stands, seed orchards and plantations.
Results of the study (genetic diversity, genetic distances of populations)
will be used in tree breeding and gene conservation practices.
Activities:
Seed collection and extraction works has been completed. DNA isolation,
PCR amplification and running on gels works are still going on.
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