Forestry Plant science Research project Sustained productivity gains in softwood plantations through enablement of single-step genomic selection This project forms part of a series that aims to at least double the rate of genetic gain in pine tree breeding in Australia. This project will focus on the extensive network of trials and orchards in the Gippsland region of Victoria to further implement cutting-edge single-step genomic selection, provide pedigree and identity assurance for the radiata pine breeding and deployment populations, and deliver new, high-throughput sample processing methods. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 30 Mar 2022 - 30 May 2024 Research organisation Treebreeding Australia
Forestry Plant science Research project Understanding Soil Resources for Radiata Pine Plantation productivity This project will identify gaps in publicly available, standardised soils data that would assist growers in improving the resilience, productivity and utilisation of the land where radiata pine plantations are growing, or may be established. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Mar 2022 - 10 Dec 2023 Research organisation Federation University Australia