Article

The European forest genetic resource programme. Objectives and generai concept. A case study concerning the black poplar (Populus nigra L.)

Authors:
Arbez M.
,
Lefèvre F.
Publication: Bocconea
Pages: 389-398
Article history:
  1. Published online

Abstract

The paper surveys the needs for protection of forest trees native to Europe, and the recommendations made and the actions taken by the European countries both in regard to in situ and ex situ conservation of genelic resources of forest trees. Populus nigra L. is presented as a model and a test case for orientation.