Application of Modern Biotechnology in Populus Genetic Improvement

Populus are among the most important cultivated tree species in artificial plantations all over the world,and they are commonly worked with as model tree species for the research of forest genetic engineering.Much progress has been made so far in Populus genetic improvement by biotechnology,which has showed great potential and broad prospects of application.The achievement based on biotechnology in Populus genetic improvement and related techniques are summed up.