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Record 1 2002-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Genetics
DEF

A tree whose seeds are used to produce progeny for use in genetic experimentation.

OBS

Usually the parent tree is selected because it displays characteristics either interesting from a research standpoint or desirable in an operational forest management program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Génétique
DEF

Arbre cultivé en vue d'utiliser sa descendance dans des tests génétiques.

Spanish

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