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Biotechnology

Research in this area focuses on

• identifying genetically superior trees;
• propagating trees  through tissue culture;
• improving trees through genetic engineering;
• protecting forests with biological pest-control methods; and
• assessing environmental impacts of biotechnology-derived products.

Studies and Research Projects

• Application of Biological Control to Vegetation Management in Forestry
   
• Biological Control of Rubus spp. with various formulations of Fusarium avenaceum
   
• Development of biological control strategy for management of dwarf mistletoes
   
• Formulation of Fusarium avenaceum as a potential biocontrol agent of  weedy Rubus spp. in Canadian Forests
   
• Fungal parasites of lodgepole pine dwarf mistletoe in British Columbia
   
• The Effects of Optical Brighteners on Enhancement of CfMNPV Activity Against the Western Spruce Budworm
   
• Histopathological examination of western hemlock dwarf mistletoe infected with potential biocontrol fungi
   
• A Pest Management System to Prevent Douglas-fir Tussock Moth Outbreaks by Early Virus Application

National Research Portal : Biotechnology