Commercialization and development of fast growing woody species
(photo INBO)
Details
Since 1948, INBO has been conducting research on the breeding of poplar and willow species for the production of industrially high-quality wood, biomass for bioenergy, and recently also for second-generation biofuels. The selection process (20 years) takes place in different phases: performing crosses, selection at seedling level, selection at clone level in the pilot nursery and selection at pre-commercial level where candidate cultivars are planted and monitored at different locations. This project aims to introduce different cultivars to the market in the period 2014-2029.| Status | Running |
|---|---|
| Actual start/end date | 01/04/2014 - 31/12/2029 |
Teams
- Forest Genetic Resources
- Forestry Genetic Resources
- Biometry, Methodology and Quality Assurance
- Wildlife Management and Invasive Species
- Forest Ecology and - Management
- Genetic Diversity
- Organisation Support
- Environment and Climate
INBO Research theme(s)
- Forest
Participants
Andre MeersmanAnn Van Schoors
Boudewijn Michiels
Els Lommelen
Geoffrey De Maesschalck
Jan Vanden Houten
Kurt Schamp
Linda Meiresonne
Michel Dannau
Serge Goossens
Stefaan Moreels
Wim De Clercq
Marijke Steenackers
Steven Haelterman
Joris Vernaillen
Wim De Clercq
An Vanden Broeck
Linda Meiresonne
Boudewijn Michiels
Marijke Steenackers
