Search for dissertations about: "hybrid poplar"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words hybrid poplar.
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1. Gene regulation of UDP-glucose synthesis and metabolism in plants
Abstract : Photosynthesis captures light from the sun and converts it into carbohydrates, which are utilised by almost all living organisms. The conversion between the different forms of carbohydrates is the basis to form almost all biological molecules. READ MORE
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2. Characterization of adventitious root formation in Populus species and Norway spruce
Abstract : Adventitious root (AR) formation is a form of post-embryonic development and is a key adaptive trait in plants. De novo adventitious root regeneration represents an elegant evolutionary innovation that allows many plant species to multiply through vegetative propagation; it is widely used in forestry and horticulture to multiply elite genotypes. READ MORE
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3. Functional studies of a membrane-anchored cellulase from poplar
Abstract : Cellulose in particular and wood in general are valuable biomaterials for humanity, and cellulose is now also in the spotlight as a starting material for the production of biofuel. Understanding the processes of wood formation and cellulose biosynthesis could therefore be rewarding, and genomics and proteomics approaches have been initiated to learn more about wood biology. READ MORE
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4. The significance of ethylene and ETHYLENE RESPONSE FACTORS in wood formation of hybrid aspen
Abstract : The woody tissues serve to stabilise plants, store nutrients and translocate water and minerals. The formation of wood, or ’secondary xylem’, follows a well-defined developmental gradient which is initiated by cell division activity in the vascular cambium. READ MORE
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5. Establishment and early management of Populus species in southern Sweden
Abstract : Populus species are among the most productive tree species in Sweden. Interest in growing them has increased during the 21st century due to political goals to increase the share of renewable energy and to increase the proportion of hardwood species in forests. READ MORE