ECCB 310 Final Exam Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from ECCB 310 lecture notes for the final exam review.

Hemlock dwarf mistletoe

A parasitic plant that infests Western and Mountain hemlock trees, reducing growth and wood quality.

Plus tree selection

A method of selecting trees based on superior phenotypic characteristics for a breeding program.

Breeding Orchard

A location or setup for breeding trees to improve desired traits.

Progeny Tests

Experiments that evaluate the genetic worth of parent trees based on their offspring.

Genetic Engineering

The process of altering the genetic makeup of organisms, including plants, to achieve desired traits.

Selectable markers

Genes that allow for the identification of cells that have successfully incorporated new DNA.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens

A bacterium used in genetic engineering to transfer DNA into plant cells.

Microprojectile bombardment

A method of delivering DNA into plant cells by shooting DNA-coated particles into them.

Round-up resistance

Genetically conferred ability of plants to survive applications of the herbicide Round-up.

Oxalate oxidase genes

Genes that help enhance resistance to chestnut blight by degrading oxalic acid.

Molecular markers

DNA sequences that can be used to identify and track specific traits in plants.

Seed orchard

A managed area where trees are cultivated specifically for seed production.

Clonal forestry

A method of forestry that uses genetically identical clones to improve specific traits.

Seed maturity measurement

Assessing readiness of seeds for harvest, which can involve color changes or floating tests.

Family Forestry

Utilization of superior full-sib families in plantations to improve genetic gain.

Directed Seed Collections

A strategy to collect seeds based on the best performing trees identified in progeny tests.

Seed Production Areas (SPA)

Areas managed for seed production, emphasizing superior phenotypes.

Breeding value

The predicted genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation based on its traits.

Hybrid vigor

The increase in performance observed in hybrid offspring compared to their parents.