<p>1. Introduction <br>L.E.Pâques<br><br></p><p>Part I: Breeding of Confires<br><br></p><p>2. Larches (Larix sp.)<br>L.E. Pâques, E. Foffová, B. Heinze, M.A. Lelu-Walter, M. Liesebach, G. Philippe</p><p>Introduction<br>The Starting Point: Description of the Geographical Organization of Genetic Diversity<br>Larch Breeding Today<br>European-Wide Breeding Perspectives</p><p>3. Norway Spruce (Picea abies (L.) H.Karst.)<br>G. Jansson, D. Danusevičius, H. Grotehusman, J. Kowalczyk, D. Krajmerova, T. Skrøppa, H. Wolf<br></p><p>Introduction<br>Description of the Geographical Organization of Genetic Diversity<br>Norway Spruce Breeding<br>Major Achievements and Results<br>Forest Regeneration Material Deployment<br>European-Wide Breeding Perspectives</p><p>4. Sitka Sruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.)<br>S. Lee, D. Thompson, J. Kehlet Hansen</p><p>Introduction<br>Breeding<br>Quantitative Data<br>Wood Quality<br>Forest Reproductive Material Deployment and Genetic Gains<br>Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs<br>European-Wide Breeding Perspectives<br></p><p>5. Mediterranean Pines (Pinus halepensis Mill. and brutia Ten.)M. Regina Chambel, J. Climent, C. Pichot, F. Ducci<br><br></p><p>Introduction<br>Taxonomy, Biology and Ecology of Aleppo Pine<br>The Current Situation as a Starting Point for Breeding<br>Current Breeding Programmes, Description and Results Additional Factors Affecting Future Breeding of Aleppo and Brutia Pines</p><p><p>6. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)<br>U.K. Krakau, M. Liesebach, T. Aronen, M.A. Lelu-Walter, V. Schneck</p><p>Introduction<br>Biology, Ecology and Genetics of Scots Pine<br>Scots Pine in Treebreedex Countries<br>Present Situation as Starting Point for Breeding<br>Breeding of Scots Pine<br>Somatic Embryogenesis<br>Scots Pine and Climate Change<br>Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs<br />European-Wide Breeding Perspectives</p><p><p>7. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco)<br>J.C. Bastien, L. Sanchez, D. Michaud </p><p>Introduction<br>Description of Genetic Diversity<br>Breeding<br>Forest Reproductive Material Deployment<br>European-Wide Breeding Perspectives </p><p><p>Part II: Breeding of Broadleaves</p><p>8. Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.)<br>D. Krabel, H. Wolf</p><p>Introduction<br>Genetic and Knowledge<br>Breeding of Acer in Europe<br>Knowledge Gaps<br>Prospects for Acer Pseudoplatanus Breeding in Europe</p><p>9. Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.)<br>G. C. Douglas, A. Pliura, J. Dufour, P. Mertens, D. Jacques, J. Fernandez-Manjares, J. Buiteveld, Gh. Parnuta, M. Tudoroiu, Y. Curnel, M. Thomasset, V. Jensen, M. Knudsen, E. Foffova, A. Chandelier, M. Steenackers</p><p>Biology, Ecology and Natural Distribution of AshGene Conservation <br>Importance of Ash Dieback Disease Chalara fraxinea <br>Other Diseases and Pests of Importance on Ash <br>Phenology, Seed Production, Stratification and Seed Orchards <br>Value of Ash and Sources of Planting Stock <br>Assessment of Genetic Variation of Adaptive Traits, Growth and Quality Based on Data and Summary Evaluation of Provenance/Progeny Trials in European Countries <br>Heritabilities of Important Silivicultural Traits and Age–Age Correlations<br>Assessment of Genetic Variation, Hybridization, Gene Flow and Inbreeding Using Neutral Molecular Marker Variation <br>Current Genetic Improvement Programmes <br>Breeding Methodology <br>Vegetative Propagation and Cryopreservation<br>Europe-Wide Perspectives and Conclusions </p><p>10. Wild Cherry (Prunus avium (L.) L.)<br>F. Ducci, B. De Cuyper, A. De Rogatis, J. Dufour, F. Santi</p><p><p>Introduction<br>Biology, Ecology and Genetics of Wild Cherry<br>Natural and Cultivated Area<br>Breeding of Wild Cherry<br>European-Wide Breeding Perspectives <br>List of authors and contributors</p><p>Subject index</p>
