Biology and Biotechnology in Forest Production Systems, 15.0 Credits
About the course
The course includes theory, laboratory exercises and project work. It starts with basic theory underlying the optimization of forest production systems and forest biotechnology in terms of increasing raw material production and promoting desirable wood and fiber properties. The theory covers aspects such as growth optimization, wood formation, biosynthesis of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, wood/fiber structure and chemistry. The course highlights several important processes in forest production systems such as somatic embrogynesis plant production and growth optimization in plantation forestry.
Level of Education: Advanced
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Department of Plant Physiology
