Springer The Teak Genome - Springer Compendium Plant Genomes

The Teak Genome is the first comprehensive compilation of knowledge on teak biology, ecology, clonal forestry, and seed orchards, offering a complete overview of this valued tropical species. This 200-page book across 16 chapters covers teak genetic diversity, sequenced genome data, and transcriptomes from different tissues, with detailed implications for modern tree improvement and material selection. Readers will discover extensive coverage of wood characterisation, wood chemistry, contemporary silviculture practices, growth modelling, and the economics of teak cultivation. Written by leading experts in the field, this Springer Compendium of Plant Genomes title provides researchers, forestry professionals, and plant scientists with essential information for understanding teak's biological foundations and optimising breeding programmes and timber production strategies.