2015年生物科学论坛第四十二期

报告题目� Forest Tree Improvement: The Shift from Quantitative Genetics to Quantitative Genomics
报告人： Prof. Yousry El-Kassaby（UBC大学 教授�
时间� 2015�?2�?2日（周三）上�?0�
地点� 生物�?13
报告人简介：
Yousry El-Kassaby, UBC 大学森林资源管理系主任、联合国粮农组织高级协调员、国际林业研究组织联合会(IUFRO)森林遗传资源委员会协调员，是当今最著名的森林遗传学家之一。主要研究领域为森林遗传学，涉及种子园基本理论、遗传多样性与基因筛选、基因组水平育种与实践，提出的BWB林木育种策略受到全球同行的广泛关注。他还是加拿大《森林研究》杂志副主编，《国际林业研究杂志》编委�?010年，荣获国际林联(IUFRO) 科学成就奖，该奖项是国际林业研究领域最重要的奖项之一。目前，Yousry教授在国际期刊上已发表论�?00篇以上�
报告摘要�
Genomics knowledge has revolutionized biological sciences particularly those related to forest genetics and tree breeding. El-Kassaby’s talk is a journey starting from early domestication of plants and animals, meandering through conventional plant breeding, and ending with highlighting the role and impact of genomics on forest tree breeding and selection methods. While domestication resulted in the identification of most of the core crops used by mankind, genetics and breeding, along with advances in nutrition and mechanization, undoubtedly resulted in outstanding gains attained by present-day farmers and growers. Genomics present the gateway to untapped potential, yet to be discovered. Examples of the disruptive technology nature of genomics will be presented to illustrate its role as a game changer providing novel opportunities for improved breeding, easier applications, and greater gains.

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