Research

Our research develops disease-resistant and productive trees for our members and landowners in the Southeast US. Our research is relevant and impactful, advancing sustainable forestry while delivering long-term economic and environmental benefits.

Core Areas of Research

  • Genomic selection and breeding strategies

  • Reproductive biology and seed orchards

  • Disease resistance and plant-biotic interactions

  • Genotyping platform development

  • Parentage assignment and fingerprinting

  • QTL mapping and marker-assisted selection

Close-up of a plant stem with orange fungi, fusiform rust disease, growing on it.
Close-up of a plant stem with orange fungi, fusiform rust disease, growing on it.

Fusiform rust pycnial spores on a gall after artificial inoculation.

Externally Funded Grants