Main Sector of relevance\IRC classification 1. Agriculture, Food and Marine Resources

1.39 Genetic inventory technology of objects of selection seed base of Scotch pine and Norway spruce

Developers’ contact information

State Scientific Institution "The Institute of Forest of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus"
71, Proletarskaya Str., 246001 Gomel

Summary

The methodological basis for works in the sphere of genetic inventory and the certification of objects of selection seed base of Scotch pine and Norway spruce (seed plantations, clones’ histories, genetic reservations) has been developed.

Description

The methodological basis comprises collection and handling of material, DNA separation and clearance, carrying out of a PCR analysis, results documenting and interpretation, computer database compilation, software processing of genetic analysis results. The design documentation maybe be supplemented by personnel training in basic DNA marking procedures, obtaining of genetic material handling experience, interpretation of data obtained in molecular-genetic analysis, work with software package for analysis genetic data.

Technology type

• Process

Technical advantages and economic benefits

The technology is optimized for carrying out genetic inventory of objects of selection seed base of forestry in CIS countries, taking into account personnel and finance support available in these countries.

Technology differentiation and uniqueness

Molecular-genetic diagnosticums have been developed.

Context in which technology was identified

VIII session of CIS Intergovernmental Council on Lumber Industry and Forestry (Minsk, 2008).

Technological keywords

Wood selection seed objects, genetic inventory, molecular markers.

Development Stage

• Currently in use/production

Intellectual property rights

• Patent application filed

Range of applications

Forestry.

Classifier Used at the EU Innovation Relay Centres

• Agriculture, Food and Marine Resources

Preferable Regions

• Europe
• Asia

Practical experience

Genetic inventory of seed plantation of pine and spruce of the Forest Ministry of the Republic of Belarus (2006-2008).

Environmental impact

Conservation of genetic diversity of wood forming types for forest reproduction. No negative effect.

Type of collaboration sought

• R&D contract

Terms and restrictions

None.

Available technical assistance

• Documentation
• Personnel