Molecular genetics and the effort to conserve southern hemlocks decimated by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

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  • Authors: Potter, Kevin M.; Jetton, Robert M.; Campbell, Lia; Hastings, John M.; Josserand, Sedley A.; Hipkins, Valerie D.; Nelson, C. Dana; Dvorak, William S.
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Publication Series: Abstract
  • Source: 35th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference

Abstract

An exotic insect is decimating populations of the two hemlock species native to the eastern United States, eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), a widespread and ecologically impo1iant tree species, and Carolina hemlock (T. caroliniana), a rare species endemic to the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

  • Citation: Potter, Kevin M.; Jetton, Robert M.; Campbell, Lia; Hastings, John M.; Josserand, Sedley A.; Hipkens, Valerie D.; Nelson, C. Dana; Dvorak, William S. 2019. Molecular genetics and the effort to conserve southern hemlocks decimated by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Absract 35th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference. 1 p.
  • Posted Date: October 2, 2019
  • Modified Date: October 2, 2019

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