Course code MežZP007
Credit points 0.75
Forest Tree Improvement
Total Hours in Course20
Date of course confirmation08.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Andrejs Dreimanis
Dr. silv.
Course abstract
During their the students consolidate and improve theoretical knowledge in the subjects Forest Tree Improvement. They acquire the search for outstanding trees and their assessment. They also get acquainted with the crown formation and cone crops evaluation in seed plantation They also enrich their knowledge in the forest of Forest Research stations and selection sites.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After the Course Students will have:
Knowledge and Understanding about the basic Principles of Research Methodology, skills to develop layout of Field Experiments, Competence to develop Methodology of Diploma work in Cooperation with Supervisor and to collect necessary Data.
Compulsory reading
1. Dreimanis A. Pazīmju iedzimšana un skaldīšanās pēcnācēju paaudzēs. Jelgava: LLA Mežkopības katedra, 2001. 14 lpp.
2. Dreimanis A. Izlase selekcijas darbā. Jelgava: LLA Mežkopības katedra, 2003. 9 lpp.
3. Dreimanis A. Kokaugu hibridizācija . Jelgava: LLA Mežkopības katedra, 2004. 15 lpp.
4. Misiņa M., Loža V. Ģenētika ar selekcijas pamatiem. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1991. 396 lpp.
Further reading
1. Mangalis I. Meža atjaunošana un ieaudzēšana. Rīga: Et Cetera, 2004. 453 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Rakstu krājums: Mežzinātne. [ tiešsaiste]. Salaspils: Latvijas Valsts Mežzinātnes institūts "Silava". ISSN 1407-270X. [skatīts 05.12.2011.] Pieejams: http://www.silava.lv/Mezzinatne/lejupieladei.aspx