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Andrew
David
Associate
Professor
Ph.D. 1996 Michigan State University
Forest genetics, tree improvement
Office: North
Central Research and Outreach Center
Mailing Address: 1861 Highway 169 East,
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 327-4521
Fax: (218) 327-4126
E-mail: adavid@umn.edu |
| Areas
of Interest
Forest genetics is the study of genetic variation in
forest tree species. In a broad sense forest genetics
is concerned with how genes move within and among populations
and the forces that shape gene frequencies. Tree improvement,
a branch of forest genetics, produces seedlings for
reforestation or restoration work that have increased
growth rates, disease resistance and wood quality while
still preserving their adaptation to local growing conditions.
Breeders accomplish this goal by managing the genetic
variation in a population so that the frequency of the
desired genes is increased.
My primary research interests are a) application of
breeding strategies and silvicultural systems to increase
forest productivity, b) the evaluation and creation
of increased blister rust resistance in eastern white
pine, and c) impacts of disturbance on the genetic integrity
of forested populations.
Students that work with me on research projects typically
have backgrounds in one or more of the following: forestry,
genetics, silviculture, plant physiology, plant pathology,
nursery management, or statistics.
Courses taught
ESPM
3101/5101 Conservation of Plant Biodiversity, 3
credits (Fall)
FR 2101
Identification of Forest Plants, 1 credit (Cloquet Summer
Session, co-taught)
FR 3612/5612
Silviculture and Timber Harvesting Practices, 1 credit
(Spring, co-taught)
FR 8102 Research Problems in Forest Genetics, 1-5 credits
(by arrangement) |
