BM Potts

Publication List Details

Period

1983 - 9997

Number

893

Co-Authors

Long-term realised and projected growth impacts caused by autumn gum moth defoliation of 2-year-old Eucalyptus nitens plantation trees in Tasmania, Australia (2009)

Rapley, LP, Potts, BM, Battaglia, M, Patel, VS, Allen, GR

Insect damage to production forests has the potential to reduce financial returns by retarding tree growth and causing mortality, however, long-term realised quantification of these losses is rare....

QTL influencing growth and wood properties in Eucalyptus globulus (2009)

Freeman, JS, Whittock, SP, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Regions of the genome affecting physical and chemical wood properties (quantitative trait loci (QTL)), as well as growth, were identified using a clonally replicated, outbred F2 family (112...

A geographic mosaic of genetic variation within a foundation tree species and its community-level consequences (2009)

Barbour, RC, O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, De Little, DW, Jordan, GJ, Steane, DA, Humphreys, JR, ...

Knowledge of the manner in which genetic variation within a tree species affects associated communities and ecosystem processes across its entire range is important for understanding how geographic...

Relative importance of tree genetics and microhabitat on macrofungal biodiversity on coarse woody debris (2009)

Barbour, RC, Storer, MJ, Potts, BM

Understanding the contribution of genetic variation within foundation species to community-level pattern and diversity represents the cornerstone of the developing Weld of community genetics. We...

Genetic parameters for growth, wood density and pulp yield in Eucalyptus globulus (2009)

Borrahlo, NMG, Araújo, JA, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Genetic variation and co-variation among the key pulpwood selection traits for Eucalyptus globulus were estimated for a range of sites in Portugal, with the aim of improving genetic parameters used...

The relationship of the female reproductive success of Eucalyptus globulus to the endogenous properties of the flower (2009)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule and seed set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Controlled pollination studies showed that the reproductive success (number of seeds produced...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus nitens pulpwood and wood shrinkage traits (2009)

Hamilton, MG, Raymond, CA, Harwood, CE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens plantations are generally established for pulpwood production but an increasing area is being managed for solid-wood. Genetic variation in, and correlations among, three Kraft...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus nitens pulpwood and wood shrinkage traits (2009)

Hamilton, MG, Raymond, CA, Harwood, CE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens plantations are generally established for pulpwood production but an increasing area is being managed for solid-wood. Genetic variation in, and correlations among, three Kraft...

The relationship of the female reproductive success of Eucalyptus globulus to the endogenous properties of the flower (2009)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule and seed set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Controlled pollination studies showed that the reproductive success (number of seeds produced...

Genetic parameters for growth, wood density and pulp yield in Eucalyptus globulus (2009)

Borrahlo, NMG, Araújo, JA, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Genetic variation and co-variation among the key pulpwood selection traits for Eucalyptus globulus were estimated for a range of sites in Portugal, with the aim of improving genetic parameters used...

Biodiversity consequences of genetic variation in bark characteristics within a foundation tree species (2009)

Barbour, RC, Forster, LG, Baker, SC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The developing field of community genetics has the potential to broaden the contribution of genetics to conservation biology by demonstrating that genetic variation within foundation plant species...

A geographic mosaic of genetic variation within a foundation tree species and its community-level consequences (2009)

Barbour, RC, O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, De Little, DW, Jordan, GJ, Steane, DA, Humphreys, JR, ...

Knowledge of the manner in which genetic variation within a tree species affects associated communities and ecosystem processes across its entire range is important for understanding how geographic...

Biodiversity consequences of genetic variation in bark characteristics within a foundation tree species (2009)

Barbour, RC, Forster, LG, Baker, SC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The developing field of community genetics has the potential to broaden the contribution of genetics to conservation biology by demonstrating that genetic variation within foundation plant species...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus nitens pulpwood and wood shrinkage traits (2009)

Hamilton, MG, Raymond, CA, Harwood, CE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens plantations are generally established for pulpwood production but an increasing area is being managed for solid-wood. Genetic variation in, and correlations among, three Kraft...

The relationship of the female reproductive success of Eucalyptus globulus to the endogenous properties of the flower (2009)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule and seed set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Controlled pollination studies showed that the reproductive success (number of seeds produced...

Genetic parameters for growth, wood density and pulp yield in Eucalyptus globulus (2009)

Borrahlo, NMG, Araújo, JA, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Genetic variation and co-variation among the key pulpwood selection traits for Eucalyptus globulus were estimated for a range of sites in Portugal, with the aim of improving genetic parameters used...

A geographic mosaic of genetic variation within a foundation tree species and its community-level consequences (2009)

Barbour, RC, O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, De Little, DW, Jordan, GJ, Steane, DA, Humphreys, JR, ...

Knowledge of the manner in which genetic variation within a tree species affects associated communities and ecosystem processes across its entire range is important for understanding how geographic...

Biodiversity consequences of genetic variation in bark characteristics within a foundation tree species (2009)

Barbour, RC, Forster, LG, Baker, SC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The developing field of community genetics has the potential to broaden the contribution of genetics to conservation biology by demonstrating that genetic variation within foundation plant species...

Comparison of contemporary mating patterns in continuous and fragmented Eucalyptus globulus native forests (2009)

Mimura , M, Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Watanabe, KN

While habitat fragmentation is a central issue in forest conservation studies in the face of broad-scale anthropogenic changes to the environment, its effects on contemporary mating patterns remain...

Comparison of contemporary mating patterns in continuous and fragmented Eucalyptus globulus native forests (2009)

Mimura , M, Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Watanabe, KN

While habitat fragmentation is a central issue in forest conservation studies in the face of broad-scale anthropogenic changes to the environment, its effects on contemporary mating patterns remain...

The impact of flower density and irrigation on capsule and seed set in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2009)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Rix, KD, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting the productivity of Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. This study tested the effect of flower density, as well as two common irrigation techniques on...

Biodiversity consequences of genetic variation in bark characteristics within a foundation tree species (2009)

Barbour, RC, Forster, LG, Baker, SC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The developing field of community genetics has the potential to broaden the contribution of genetics to conservation biology by demonstrating that genetic variation within foundation plant species...

QTL influencing growth and wood properties in Eucalyptus globulus (2009)

Freeman, JS, Whittock, SP, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Regions of the genome affecting physical and chemical wood properties (quantitative trait loci (QTL)), as well as growth, were identified using a clonally replicated, outbred F2 family (112...

The impact of flower density and irrigation on capsule and seed set in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2009)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Rix, KD, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting the productivity of Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. This study tested the effect of flower density, as well as two common irrigation techniques on...

Biodiversity consequences of genetic variation in bark characteristics within a foundation tree species (2009)

Barbour, RC, Forster, LG, Baker, SC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The developing field of community genetics has the potential to broaden the contribution of genetics to conservation biology by demonstrating that genetic variation within foundation plant species...

Relative importance of tree genetics and microhabitat on macrofungal biodiversity on coarse woody debris (2009)

Barbour, RC, Storer, MJ, Potts, BM

Understanding the contribution of genetic variation within foundation species to community-level pattern and diversity represents the cornerstone of the developing Weld of community genetics. We...

Long-term realised and projected growth impacts caused by autumn gum moth defoliation of 2-year-old Eucalyptus nitens plantation trees in Tasmania, Australia (2009)

Rapley, LP, Potts, BM, Battaglia, M, Patel, VS, Allen, GR

Insect damage to production forests has the potential to reduce financial returns by retarding tree growth and causing mortality, however, long-term realised quantification of these losses is rare....

Advances in reproductive biology and seed production systems of Eucalyptus: the case of Eucalyptus globulus (2008)

Potts, BM ; School Of Plant Science And Cooperative Research Centre For Forestry, University Of Tasmania, Private Bag 55, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia; B.m.potts@utas.edu.au, ...

Eucalyptus globulus is the main eucalypt species grown in Australian plantations. The focus on seedling deployment systems, coupled with exploitation of large, open-pollinated base populations for...

Post-pollination capsule development in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2008)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Trials were conducted in E. globulus seed orchards in Tasmania, Australia, to identify the timing of...

Detection and stability of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in Eucalyptus globulus (2008)

Bundock, PC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus is an important tree species for the pulp and paper industry, and several breeding programmes throughout the world are striving to improve key traits such as...

The genetic correlation between air-dried density and basic density in Eucalyptus nitens wood cores (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Raymond, CA, Potts, BM

Cores extracted from trees to assess wood chemistry are generally not used to assess basic density in eucalypt pulpwood breeding programmes, as the measurement of basic density requires high...

Few mendelian genes underlie the quantitative response of a forest tree, Eucalyptus globulus, to a natural fungal epidemic (2008)

Freeman, JS, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Foliar fungal pathogens from the genus Mycosphaerella affect eucalypts in natural forests and plantations worldwide. QTL analysis was conducted to dissect the genetic control of resistance in...

An AFLP marker approach to lower-level systematics in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (2008)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

Genus Eucalyptus, with over 700 species, presents a number of systematic difficulties including taxa that hybridize or intergrade across environmental gradients. To date, no DNA marker has been found...

Constitutive or induced defences - how does Eucalyptus globulus defend itself from larval feeding? (2008)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM, Davies, NW

Following herbivory, induced responses involving plant secondary metabolites have been reported in a number of tree species. Although a wide range of plant secondary metabolites appear to operate as...

Assessing the risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Eucalyptus globulus plantations into native eucalypt populations of Australia (2008)

Barbour, RC, Otahal, Y, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus is the most commonly planted hardwood species in industrial plantations in Australia. It is typically planted well out of its natural range and may therefore present a significant...

Post-pollination capsule development in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2008)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Trials were conducted in E. globulus seed orchards in Tasmania, Australia, to identify the timing of...

Detection and stability of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in Eucalyptus globulus (2008)

Bundock, PC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus is an important tree species for the pulp and paper industry, and several breeding programmes throughout the world are striving to improve key traits such as...

Few mendelian genes underlie the quantitative response of a forest tree, Eucalyptus globulus, to a natural fungal epidemic (2008)

Freeman, JS, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Foliar fungal pathogens from the genus Mycosphaerella affect eucalypts in natural forests and plantations worldwide. QTL analysis was conducted to dissect the genetic control of resistance in...

An AFLP marker approach to lower-level systematics in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (2008)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

Genus Eucalyptus, with over 700 species, presents a number of systematic difficulties including taxa that hybridize or intergrade across environmental gradients. To date, no DNA marker has been found...

Assessing the risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Eucalyptus globulus plantations into native eucalypt populations of Australia (2008)

Barbour, RC, Otahal, Y, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus is the most commonly planted hardwood species in industrial plantations in Australia. It is typically planted well out of its natural range and may therefore present a significant...

Constitutive or induced defences - how does Eucalyptus globulus defend itself from larval feeding? (2008)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM, Davies, NW

Following herbivory, induced responses involving plant secondary metabolites have been reported in a number of tree species. Although a wide range of plant secondary metabolites appear to operate as...

Genetic parameters of intra- and inter-specific hybrids of Eucalyptus globulus and E. nitens (2008)

Volker, PW, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

Intra-specific hybrids within Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus were compared directly with inter-specific E. nitens × globulus using common parents. Diameter (age 2, 4, 6, 10 years) and Pilodyn...

Quantitative trait loci for key defensive compounds affecting herbivory of eucalypts in Australia (2008)

Freeman, JS, O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Vaillancourt, RE, Wiggins, N, Potts, BM

• Formylated phloroglucinols (FPCs) are key defensive compounds that influence herbivory by mammals and arthropods in eucalypts. However, the genetic architecture underlying variation in their...

Achievements in Forest Tree Improvement in Australia and New Zealand 9. Genetic improvement of Eucalyptus nitens in Australia (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Joyce, K, Williams, DR, Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens is the second most widely planted eucalypt species in Australia. The species is principally grown for the production of pulpwood but substantial areas are also managed for...

The risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Corymbia plantations into native Corymbia populations in Australia (2008)

Barbour, RC, Crawford, AC, Henson, M, Lee, DJ, Potts, BM, Shepherd, M

Sectors of the forest plantation industry in Australia are set to expand in the near future using species or hybrids of the spotted gums (Corymbia, Section Politaria). Plantations of these taxa have...

Achievements in forest tree improvement in Australia and New Zealand 9. Genetic improvement of Eucalyptus nitens in Australia (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Joyce, KR, Williams, DR, Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens is the second most widely planted eucalypt species in Australia. The species is principally grown for the production of pulpwood but substantial areas are also managed...

Achievements in Forest Tree Improvement in Australia and New Zealand 9. Genetic improvement of Eucalyptus nitens in Australia (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Joyce, K, Williams, DR, Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens is the second most widely planted eucalypt species in Australia. The species is principally grown for the production of pulpwood but substantial areas are also managed for...

Quantitative trait loci for key defensive compounds affecting herbivory of eucalypts in Australia (2008)

Freeman, JS, O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Vaillancourt, RE, Wiggins, N, Potts, BM

• Formylated phloroglucinols (FPCs) are key defensive compounds that influence herbivory by mammals and arthropods in eucalypts. However, the genetic architecture underlying variation in their...

Genetic parameters of intra- and inter-specific hybrids of Eucalyptus globulus and E. nitens (2008)

Volker, PW, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

Intra-specific hybrids within Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus were compared directly with inter-specific E. nitens × globulus using common parents. Diameter (age 2, 4, 6, 10 years) and Pilodyn...

The risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Corymbia plantations into native Corymbia populations in Australia (2008)

Barbour, RC, Crawford, AC, Henson, M, Lee, DJ, Potts, BM, Shepherd, M

Sectors of the forest plantation industry in Australia are set to expand in the near future using species or hybrids of the spotted gums (Corymbia, Section Politaria). Plantations of these taxa have...

A microsatellite study on outcrossing rates and contamination in an Eucalyptus globulus breeding arboretum (2008)

RAO, H, Patterson, B, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four pairs of microsatellite molecular polymorphism primers were used to analyse microsatellite fingerprints of 188 seedlings derived from an open-pollinated progeny grafted Eucalyptus globulus...

A microsatellite study on outcrossing rates and contamination in an Eucalyptus globulus breeding arboretum (2008)

RAO, H, Patterson, B, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four pairs of microsatellite molecular polymorphism primers were used to analyse microsatellite fingerprints of 188 seedlings derived from an open-pollinated progeny grafted Eucalyptus globulus...

Review of Eucalyptus nitens genetic parameters (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens (Deane et Maiden) Maiden is a significant plantation species in temperate regions of the world, with breeding occurring in Australia, Chile, South Africa, and New Zealand. We...

Review of Eucalyptus nitens genetic parameters (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens (Deane et Maiden) Maiden is a significant plantation species in temperate regions of the world, with breeding occurring in Australia, Chile, South Africa, and New Zealand. We...

Genetic parameters of intra- and inter-specific hybrids of Eucalyptus globulus and E. nitens (2008)

Volker, PW, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

Intra-specific hybrids within Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus were compared directly with inter-specific E. nitens × globulus using common parents. Diameter (age 2, 4, 6, 10 years) and Pilodyn...

Genetic parameters of intra- and inter-specific hybrids of Eucalyptus globulus and E. nitens (2008)

Volker, PW, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

Intra-specific hybrids within Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus were compared directly with inter-specific E. nitens × globulus using common parents. Diameter (age 2, 4, 6, 10 years) and Pilodyn...

Will pollen-mediated gene flow from industrial Eucalyptus plantations impact on the genetic integrity of native eucalypt forests in Australia? (2008)

Barbour, RC, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

With the large increase in industrial eucalypt plantations in Australia over the last decade, there is growing concern that native eucalypt gene pools may be contaminated by pollen flow from locally...

Will pollen-mediated gene flow from industrial Eucalyptus plantations impact on the genetic integrity of native eucalypt forests in Australia? (2008)

Barbour, RC, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

With the large increase in industrial eucalypt plantations in Australia over the last decade, there is growing concern that native eucalypt gene pools may be contaminated by pollen flow from locally...

Eucalyptus cordata Subsp. quadrangulosa (Myrtaceae), a new taxon of restricted distribution from southern Tasmania (2008)

Nicolle, D, Potts, BM, McKinnon, GE

Eucalyptus cordata subsp. quadrangulosa is described to accommodate western populations of the species, and differs from the typical subspecies most conspicuously in the quadrangular branchlets, and...

Eucalyptus cordata Subsp. quadrangulosa (Myrtaceae), a new taxon of restricted distribution from southern Tasmania (2008)

Nicolle, D, Potts, BM, McKinnon, GE

Eucalyptus cordata subsp. quadrangulosa is described to accommodate western populations of the species, and differs from the typical subspecies most conspicuously in the quadrangular branchlets, and...

Effectiveness of repellents for reducing damage to eucalypt seedlings by browsing mammals (2008)

Miller, AM, O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Fitzgerald, HP, Paterson, SC, Stam, L, Walsh, A, ...

Marsupial herbivores cause significant damage to seedlings in forestry operations. Damage can lead to changes in tree form, reduced growth rates and seedling death. Non-lethal tactics, as a component...

Effectiveness of repellents for reducing damage to eucalypt seedlings by browsing mammals (2008)

Miller, AM, O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Fitzgerald, HP, Paterson, SC, Stam, L, Walsh, A, ...

Marsupial herbivores cause significant damage to seedlings in forestry operations. Damage can lead to changes in tree form, reduced growth rates and seedling death. Non-lethal tactics, as a component...

The genetic correlation between air-dried density and basic density in Eucalyptus nitens wood cores (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Raymond, CA, Potts, BM

Cores extracted from trees to assess wood chemistry are generally not used to assess basic density in eucalypt pulpwood breeding programmes, as the measurement of basic density requires high...

A microsatellite study on outcrossing rates and contamination in an Eucalyptus globulus breeding arboretum (2008)

RAO, H, Patterson, B, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four pairs of microsatellite molecular polymorphism primers were used to analyse microsatellite fingerprints of 188 seedlings derived from an open-pollinated progeny grafted Eucalyptus globulus...

Effectiveness of repellents for reducing damage to eucalypt seedlings by browsing mammals (2008)

Miller, AM, O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Fitzgerald, H, Paterson, SC, Stam, L, Walsh, A, ...

Marsupial herbivores cause significant damage to seedlings in forestry operations. Damage can lead to changes in tree form, reduced growth rates and seedling death. Non-lethal tactics, as a component...

Achievements in Forest Tree Improvement in Australia and New Zealand 9. Genetic improvement of Eucalyptus nitens in Australia (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Joyce, K, Williams, DR, Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens is the second most widely planted eucalypt species in Australia. The species is principally grown for the production of pulpwood but substantial areas are also managed for...

Post-pollination capsule development in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2008)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Trials were conducted in E. globulus seed orchards in Tasmania, Australia, to identify the timing of...

A microsatellite study on outcrossing rates and contamination in an Eucalyptus globulus breeding arboretum (2008)

RAO, H, Patterson, B, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four pairs of microsatellite molecular polymorphism primers were used to analyse microsatellite fingerprints of 188 seedlings derived from an open-pollinated progeny grafted Eucalyptus globulus...

Detection and stability of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in Eucalyptus globulus (2008)

Bundock, PC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus is an important tree species for the pulp and paper industry, and several breeding programmes throughout the world are striving to improve key traits such as...

The genetic correlation between air-dried density and basic density in Eucalyptus nitens wood cores (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Raymond, CA, Potts, BM

Cores extracted from trees to assess wood chemistry are generally not used to assess basic density in eucalypt pulpwood breeding programmes, as the measurement of basic density requires high...

Few mendelian genes underlie the quantitative response of a forest tree, Eucalyptus globulus, to a natural fungal epidemic (2008)

Freeman, JS, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Foliar fungal pathogens from the genus Mycosphaerella affect eucalypts in natural forests and plantations worldwide. QTL analysis was conducted to dissect the genetic control of resistance in...

An AFLP marker approach to lower-level systematics in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (2008)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

Genus Eucalyptus, with over 700 species, presents a number of systematic difficulties including taxa that hybridize or intergrade across environmental gradients. To date, no DNA marker has been found...

Assessing the risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Eucalyptus globulus plantations into native eucalypt populations of Australia (2008)

Barbour, RC, Otahal, Y, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus is the most commonly planted hardwood species in industrial plantations in Australia. It is typically planted well out of its natural range and may therefore present a significant...

Constitutive or induced defences - how does Eucalyptus globulus defend itself from larval feeding? (2008)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM, Davies, NW

Following herbivory, induced responses involving plant secondary metabolites have been reported in a number of tree species. Although a wide range of plant secondary metabolites appear to operate as...

Quantitative trait loci for key defensive compounds affecting herbivory of eucalypts in Australia (2008)

Freeman, JS, O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Vaillancourt, RE, Wiggins, N, Potts, BM

• Formylated phloroglucinols (FPCs) are key defensive compounds that influence herbivory by mammals and arthropods in eucalypts. However, the genetic architecture underlying variation in their...

Genetic parameters of intra- and inter-specific hybrids of Eucalyptus globulus and E. nitens (2008)

Volker, PW, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

Intra-specific hybrids within Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus were compared directly with inter-specific E. nitens × globulus using common parents. Diameter (age 2, 4, 6, 10 years) and Pilodyn...

The risk of pollen-mediated gene flow from exotic Corymbia plantations into native Corymbia populations in Australia (2008)

Barbour, RC, Crawford, AC, Henson, M, Lee, DJ, Potts, BM, Shepherd, M

Sectors of the forest plantation industry in Australia are set to expand in the near future using species or hybrids of the spotted gums (Corymbia, Section Politaria). Plantations of these taxa have...

Review of Eucalyptus nitens genetic parameters (2008)

Hamilton, MG, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus nitens (Deane et Maiden) Maiden is a significant plantation species in temperate regions of the world, with breeding occurring in Australia, Chile, South Africa, and New Zealand. We...

Will pollen-mediated gene flow from industrial Eucalyptus plantations impact on the genetic integrity of native eucalypt forests in Australia? (2008)

Barbour, RC, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

With the large increase in industrial eucalypt plantations in Australia over the last decade, there is growing concern that native eucalypt gene pools may be contaminated by pollen flow from locally...

Eucalyptus cordata Subsp. quadrangulosa (Myrtaceae), a new taxon of restricted distribution from southern Tasmania (2008)

Nicolle, D, Potts, BM, McKinnon, GE

Eucalyptus cordata subsp. quadrangulosa is described to accommodate western populations of the species, and differs from the typical subspecies most conspicuously in the quadrangular branchlets, and...

Effectiveness of repellents for reducing damage to eucalypt seedlings by browsing mammals (2008)

Miller, AM, O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Fitzgerald, HP, Paterson, SC, Stam, L, Walsh, A, ...

Marsupial herbivores cause significant damage to seedlings in forestry operations. Damage can lead to changes in tree form, reduced growth rates and seedling death. Non-lethal tactics, as a component...

Phylogenetic positioning of anomalous eucalypts by using ITS sequence data (2007)

Steane, DA, Nicolle, D, Potts, BM

We investigated the phylogenetic affinities of the following six taxonomically anomalous species of Eucalyptus: E. cladocalyx, E. cosmophylla, E. gomphocephala, E. longifolia, E. paludicola and E....

Advances in reproductive biology and seed production systems of Eucalyptus: The case of Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Potts, BM, McGowen, MH, Williams, DR, Suitor, S, Jones, TH, Gore, PL, ...

Eucalyptus globulus is the main eucalypt species grown in Australian plantations. The focus on seedling deployment systems, coupled with exploitation of large, open-pollinated base populations for...

Origins and diversity of the Portuguese Landrace of Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Freeman, JS, Marques, CMP, Carocha, V, Borralho, NMG, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The Portuguese Landrace of Eucalyptus globulus is of unknown origin, with the earliest plantings of this tree species dating back to the early 19th century. In Portugal it is currently a major seed...

Detection and visualization of spatial genetic structure in continuous Eucalyptus globulus forest (2007)

Jones, TH, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Visualizing the pattern of variation using microsatellites within a Eucalyptus globulus forest on the island of Tasmania provided surprising insights into the complex nature of the fine-scale spatial...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: morphological analysis of Tri-Species and backcross hybrids involving E. nitens (2007)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Morphometric analyses were conducted on secondgeneration tri-species and backcross hybrids in Eucalyptus. These hybrids were all produced using pollen from two E. nitens x cordata F1 hybrids and...

Factors limiting capsule set, seed set and reproductive success in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2007)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Trials were conducted in E. globulus seed orchards in Tasmania to identify the timing of capsule...

Parallel evolution of dwarf ecotypes in the forest tree Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Foster, SA, McKinnon, GE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Three small populations of a dwarf ecotype of the forest tree Eucalyptus globulus are found on exposed granite headlands in south-eastern Australia. These populations are separated by at least 100...

Patterns of longitudinal within-tree variation in pulpwood and solidwood traits differ among Eucalyptus globulus genotypes (2007)

Hamilton, MG, Greaves, BL, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW

Wood discs were sampled from 6 heights up the stem of 248 trees representing 10 subraces and 116 families grown in an E. globulus base-population progeny trial. The lower stem had the least...

Detection and stability of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Bundock, PC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus is an important tree species for the pulp and paper industry, and several breeding programmes throughout the world are striving to improve key traits such as...

EucaFlip - Life-size guide to the eucalypts of Tasmania (2007)

Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM

A portable, all-weather, easy-to-use reference for bushwalkers, naturalists and botanists.

O melhoramento do eucalipto em Portugal (in Portugese) (2007)

Borralho, NMG, Almeida, MH, Potts, BM

Embora a comunidade científica europeia já tivesse conhecimento do género Eucalyptus, pelo menos desde as notas e especímenes colectados pelo botânico Joseph Banks (1743‑1820) e seu assistente...

Microsatellite and cpDNA variation in island and mainland populations of a regionally rare eucalypt, Eucalyptus perriniana (Myrtaceae) (2007)

Rathbone, DA, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus perriniana F.Muell. ex Rodway is distributed over a wide geographic range in south-eastern Australia as a series of small and isolated populations. In Tasmania, there are only three known...

Stability of genetic-based defensive chemistry across life stages in a Eucalyptus species (2007)

O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Humphreys, JR, Potts, BM

Defensive chemistry is a key plant fitness trait, and the investigation of the expression of plant secondary metabolites across life stages is important in understanding the lifetime evolutionary...

Eucalypts (2007)

Myburg, AA, Potts, BM, Marques, CMP, Kirst, M, Gior, JM, Grattapaglia, D, ...

Eucalyptus tree species, commonly referred to as eucalypts, are among the most planted hardwoods in the world (Doughty 2000). They are generally long-lived, evergreen species belonging to the...

Phylogenetic positioning of anomalous eucalypts by using ITS sequence data (2007)

Steane, DA, Nicolle, D, Potts, BM

We investigated the phylogenetic affinities of the following six taxonomically anomalous species of Eucalyptus: E. cladocalyx, E. cosmophylla, E. gomphocephala, E. longifolia, E. paludicola and E....

Detection and visualization of spatial genetic structure in continuous Eucalyptus globulus forest (2007)

Jones, TH, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Visualizing the pattern of variation using microsatellites within a Eucalyptus globulus forest on the island of Tasmania provided surprising insights into the complex nature of the fine-scale spatial...

Factors limiting capsule set, seed set and reproductive success in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2007)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Trials were conducted in E. globulus seed orchards in Tasmania to identify the timing of capsule...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: morphological analysis of Tri-Species and backcross hybrids involving E. nitens (2007)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Morphometric analyses were conducted on secondgeneration tri-species and backcross hybrids in Eucalyptus. These hybrids were all produced using pollen from two E. nitens x cordata F1 hybrids and...

O melhoramento do eucalipto em Portugal (2007)

Borralho, NMG, Almeida, MH, Potts, BM

Embora a comunidade científica europeia já tivesse conhecimento do género Eucalyptus, pelo menos desde as notas e especímenes colectados pelo botânico Joseph Banks (1743‑1820) e seu assistente...

Parallel evolution of dwarf ecotypes in the forest tree Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Foster, SA, McKinnon, GE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Three small populations of a dwarf ecotype of the forest tree Eucalyptus globulus are found on exposed granite headlands in south-eastern Australia. These populations are separated by at least 100...

Origins and diversity of the Portuguese Landrace of Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Freeman, JS, Marques, CMP, Carocha, V, Borralho, NMG, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The Portuguese Landrace of Eucalyptus globulus is of unknown origin, with the earliest plantings of this tree species dating back to the early 19th century. In Portugal it is currently a major seed...

Patterns of longitudinal within-tree variation in pulpwood and solidwood traits differ among Eucalyptus globulus genotypes (2007)

Hamilton, MG, Greaves, BL, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW

Wood discs were sampled from 6 heights up the stem of 248 trees representing 10 subraces and 116 families grown in an E. globulus base-population progeny trial. The lower stem had the least...

Microsatellite and cpDNA variation in island and mainland populations of a regionally rare eucalypt, Eucalyptus perriniana (Myrtaceae) (2007)

Rathbone, DA, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus perriniana F.Muell. ex Rodway is distributed over a wide geographic range in south-eastern Australia as a series of small and isolated populations. In Tasmania, there are only three known...

Stability of genetic-based defensive chemistry across life stages in a Eucalyptus species (2007)

O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Humphreys, JR, Potts, BM

Defensive chemistry is a key plant fitness trait, and the investigation of the expression of plant secondary metabolites across life stages is important in understanding the lifetime evolutionary...

Eucalypts (2007)

Myburg, AA, Potts, BM, Marques, CMP, Kirst, M, Gior, JM, Grattapaglia, D, ...

Eucalyptus tree species, commonly referred to as eucalypts, are among the most planted hardwoods in the world (Doughty 2000). They are generally long-lived, evergreen species belonging to the...

Detection and stability of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Bundock, PC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus is an important tree species for the pulp and paper industry, and several breeding programmes throughout the world are striving to improve key traits such as...

The genetic architecture of a Eucalyptus globulus full-sib breeding population in Australia (2007)

Li, Yongjun, Dutkowski, GW, Apiolaza, LA, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

Genetic parameters were estimated for diameter at breast height (DBH), height and core basic density(CBD) from ten second-generation control-pollinated Eucalyptus globulus progeny trials in...

Eucalypts (2007)

Myburg, AA, Potts, BM, Marques, CMP, Kirst, M, Gion, J-M, Grattapaglia, D, ...

Eucalyptus tree species, commonly referred to as eucalypts, are among the most planted hardwoods in the world (Doughty 2000). They are generally long-lived, evergreen species belonging to the...

The genetic architecture of a Eucalyptus globulus full-sib breeding population in Australia (2007)

Li, Yongjun, Dutkowski, GW, Apiolaza, LA, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

Genetic parameters were estimated for diameter at breast height (DBH), height and core basic density(CBD) from ten second-generation control-pollinated Eucalyptus globulus progeny trials in...

Eucalypts (2007)

Myburg, AA, Potts, BM, Marques, CMP, Kirst, M, Gion, J-M, Grattapaglia, D, ...

Eucalyptus tree species, commonly referred to as eucalypts, are among the most planted hardwoods in the world (Doughty 2000). They are generally long-lived, evergreen species belonging to the...

O melhoramento do eucalipto em Portugal (in Portugese) (2007)

Borralho, NMG, Almeida, MH, Potts, BM

Embora a comunidade científica europeia já tivesse conhecimento do género Eucalyptus, pelo menos desde as notas e especímenes colectados pelo botânico Joseph Banks (1743‑1820) e seu assistente...

EucaFlip - Life-size guide to the eucalypts of Tasmania (2007)

Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM

A portable, all-weather, easy-to-use reference for bushwalkers, naturalists and botanists.

Advances in reproductive biology and seed production systems of Eucalyptus: The case of Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Potts, BM, McGowen, MH, Williams, DR, Suitor, S, Jones, TH, Gore, PL, ...

Eucalyptus globulus is the main eucalypt species grown in Australian plantations. The focus on seedling deployment systems, coupled with exploitation of large, open-pollinated base populations for...

Phylogenetic positioning of anomalous eucalypts by using ITS sequence data (2007)

Steane, DA, Nicolle, D, Potts, BM

We investigated the phylogenetic affinities of the following six taxonomically anomalous species of Eucalyptus: E. cladocalyx, E. cosmophylla, E. gomphocephala, E. longifolia, E. paludicola and E....

Detection and visualization of spatial genetic structure in continuous Eucalyptus globulus forest (2007)

Jones, TH, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Visualizing the pattern of variation using microsatellites within a Eucalyptus globulus forest on the island of Tasmania provided surprising insights into the complex nature of the fine-scale spatial...

Factors limiting capsule set, seed set and reproductive success in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards (2007)

Suitor, S, Potts, BM, Brown, PH, Gracie, AJ, Gore, PL

Low capsule set is a major factor limiting seed production in Eucalyptus globulus seed orchards. Trials were conducted in E. globulus seed orchards in Tasmania to identify the timing of capsule...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: morphological analysis of Tri-Species and backcross hybrids involving E. nitens (2007)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Morphometric analyses were conducted on secondgeneration tri-species and backcross hybrids in Eucalyptus. These hybrids were all produced using pollen from two E. nitens x cordata F1 hybrids and...

Parallel evolution of dwarf ecotypes in the forest tree Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Foster, SA, McKinnon, GE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Three small populations of a dwarf ecotype of the forest tree Eucalyptus globulus are found on exposed granite headlands in south-eastern Australia. These populations are separated by at least 100...

Origins and diversity of the Portuguese Landrace of Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Freeman, JS, Marques, CMP, Carocha, V, Borralho, NMG, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The Portuguese Landrace of Eucalyptus globulus is of unknown origin, with the earliest plantings of this tree species dating back to the early 19th century. In Portugal it is currently a major seed...

Patterns of longitudinal within-tree variation in pulpwood and solidwood traits differ among Eucalyptus globulus genotypes (2007)

Hamilton, MG, Greaves, BL, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW

Wood discs were sampled from 6 heights up the stem of 248 trees representing 10 subraces and 116 families grown in an E. globulus base-population progeny trial. The lower stem had the least...

EucaFlip - Life-size guide to the eucalypts of Tasmania (2007)

Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM

A portable, all-weather, easy-to-use reference for bushwalkers, naturalists and botanists.

O melhoramento do eucalipto em Portugal (in Portugese) (2007)

Borralho, NMG, Almeida, MH, Potts, BM

Embora a comunidade científica europeia já tivesse conhecimento do género Eucalyptus, pelo menos desde as notas e especímenes colectados pelo botânico Joseph Banks (1743‑1820) e seu assistente...

Microsatellite and cpDNA variation in island and mainland populations of a regionally rare eucalypt, Eucalyptus perriniana (Myrtaceae) (2007)

Rathbone, DA, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus perriniana F.Muell. ex Rodway is distributed over a wide geographic range in south-eastern Australia as a series of small and isolated populations. In Tasmania, there are only three known...

Stability of genetic-based defensive chemistry across life stages in a Eucalyptus species (2007)

O’Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Humphreys, JR, Potts, BM

Defensive chemistry is a key plant fitness trait, and the investigation of the expression of plant secondary metabolites across life stages is important in understanding the lifetime evolutionary...

Eucalypts (2007)

Myburg, AA, Potts, BM, Marques, CMP, Kirst, M, Gior, JM, Grattapaglia, D, ...

Eucalyptus tree species, commonly referred to as eucalypts, are among the most planted hardwoods in the world (Doughty 2000). They are generally long-lived, evergreen species belonging to the...

The genetic architecture of a Eucalyptus globulus full-sib breeding population in Australia (2007)

Li, Yongjun, Dutkowski, GW, Apiolaza, LA, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

Genetic parameters were estimated for diameter at breast height (DBH), height and core basic density(CBD) from ten second-generation control-pollinated Eucalyptus globulus progeny trials in...

Advances in reproductive biology and seed production systems of Eucalyptus: The case of Eucalyptus globulus (2007)

Potts, BM, McGowen, MH, Williams, DR, Suitor, S, Jones, TH, Gore, PL, ...

Eucalyptus globulus is the main eucalypt species grown in Australian plantations. The focus on seedling deployment systems, coupled with exploitation of large, open-pollinated base populations for...

How does ontogeny in a Eucalyptus species affect patterns of herbivory by brushtail possums? (2006)

Loney, PE, McArthur, C, Potts, BM, Jordan, GJ

Summary 1. Comparisons of adult and juvenile plant stages are often confounded by other factors such as differences in height between plants. However, these factors can be teased apart using common...

The effect of tree spacing on the production of flowers in Eucalyptus nitens (2006)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Neilsen, WA, Joyce, K

The effect of spacing on the production of flowers and capsules in Eucalyptus nitens was studied in two spacing trials located in northern Tasmania. Tree density in these trials ranged from 468 to...

Effects of domestication on genetic diversity in Eucalyptus globulus (2006)

Jones, TH, Steane, DA, Jones, RC, Pilbeam, D, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

With the Australian national Eucalyptus globulus breeding program entering its third generation, monitoring of genetic diversity is becoming increasingly important due to selection having the...

A comparative analysis of population structure of a forest tree, Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae), using microsatellite markers and quantitative traits (2006)

Steane, DA, Conod, N, Jones, RC, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) is a forest tree native to southeastern Australia, but is grown globally for pulpwood and timber. Eight microsatellite loci were used to determine the degree of...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Early-age selection limits invasive capacity of exotic E. ovata nitens F1 hybrids (2006)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The increasing area of the Australian Eucalyptus plantation estate means that the risk of invasion of native eucalypt populations by exotic plantation genes, through pollen dispersal and...

Genotype by environment interaction for growth of Eucalyptus globulus in Australia (2006)

Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW

This study assessed the genotype by environment (G × E) interaction for diameter growth in 15 Eucalyptus globulus progeny trials in Australia. Single-site analyses revealed significant subrace and...

Parental and consensus linkage maps of Eucalyptus globulus using AFLP and microsatellite markers (2006)

Freeman, JS, Potts, BM, Shepherd, M, Vaillancourt, RE

Parental and consensus maps were constructed in an F2 inter-provenance cross of Eucalyptus globulus, using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) and microsatellite (or simple sequence repeats...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Flowering asynchrony as a barrier to F1 hybridisation between exotic E. nitens and native Tasmanian Symphyomyrtus species (2006)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Tibbits, WN

Eucalyptus nitens has recently been introduced to the island of Tasmania for use in commercial plantation forestry. The current area of the E. nitens plantation estate now stands at ca. 117,000 ha....

A comparative analysis of population structure of a forest tree, Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae), using microsatellite markers and quantitative traits (2006)

Steane, DA, Conod, N, Jones, RC, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) is a forest tree native to southeastern Australia, but is grown globally for pulpwood and timber. Eight microsatellite loci were used to determine the degree of...

Effects of domestication on genetic diversity in Eucalyptus globulus (2006)

Jones, TH, Steane, DA, Jones, RC, Pilbeam, D, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

With the Australian national Eucalyptus globulus breeding program entering its third generation, monitoring of genetic diversity is becoming increasingly important due to selection having the...

How does ontogeny in a Eucalyptus species affect patterns of herbivory by brushtail possums? (2006)

Loney, PE, McArthur, C, Potts, BM, Jordan, GJ

Summary 1. Comparisons of adult and juvenile plant stages are often confounded by other factors such as differences in height between plants. However, these factors can be teased apart using common...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Early-age selection limits invasive capacity of exotic E. ovata nitens F1 hybrids (2006)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The increasing area of the Australian Eucalyptus plantation estate means that the risk of invasion of native eucalypt populations by exotic plantation genes, through pollen dispersal and...

Genotype by environment interaction for growth of Eucalyptus globulus in Australia (2006)

Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW

This study assessed the genotype by environment (G × E) interaction for diameter growth in 15 Eucalyptus globulus progeny trials in Australia. Single-site analyses revealed significant subrace and...

Parental and consensus linkage maps of Eucalyptus globulus using AFLP and microsatellite markers (2006)

Freeman, JS, Potts, BM, Shepherd, M, Vaillancourt, RE

Parental and consensus maps were constructed in an F2 inter-provenance cross of Eucalyptus globulus, using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) and microsatellite (or simple sequence repeats...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Flowering asynchrony as a barrier to F1 hybridisation between exotic E. nitens and native Tasmanian Symphyomyrtus species (2006)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Tibbits, WN

Eucalyptus nitens has recently been introduced to the island of Tasmania for use in commercial plantation forestry. The current area of the E. nitens plantation estate now stands at ca. 117,000 ha....

The effect of tree spacing on the production of flowers in Eucalyptus nitens (2006)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Neilsen, WA, Joyce, K

The effect of spacing on the production of flowers and capsules in Eucalyptus nitens was studied in two spacing trials located in northern Tasmania. Tree density in these trials ranged from 468 to...

Genetic parameters for lignin, extractives and decay in Eucalyptus globulus (2006)

Poke, FS, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Raymond, CA

Eucalyptus globulus is grown in temperate regions of the world for pulp production. The chemical composition of its wood including the proportion of cellulose, lignin and extractives, make it highly...

Genetic parameters for lignin, extractives and decay in Eucalyptus globulus (2006)

Poke, FS, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Raymond, CA

Eucalyptus globulus is grown in temperate regions of the world for pulp production. The chemical composition of its wood including the proportion of cellulose, lignin and extractives, make it highly...

A framework for community and ecosystem genetics: from genes to ecosystems (2006)

Whitham, TG, Bailey, JK, Schweitzer, JA, Shuster, SM, Bangert, RK, LeRoy, CJ, ...

Can heritable traits in a single species affect an entire ecosystem? Recent studies show that such traits in a common tree have predictable effects on community structure and ecosystem processes....

The effects of tree spacing on the production of flowers in Eucalyptus nitens (2006)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Neilsen, WA, Joyce, KR

The effect of spacing on the production of flowers and capsules in Eucalyptus nitens was studied in two spacing trials located in northern Tasmania. Tree density in these trials ranged from 468 to...

The effects of tree spacing on the production of flowers in Eucalyptus nitens (2006)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Neilsen, WA, Joyce, KR

The effect of spacing on the production of flowers and capsules in Eucalyptus nitens was studied in two spacing trials located in northern Tasmania. Tree density in these trials ranged from 468 to...

A framework for community and ecosystem genetics: from genes to ecosystems (2006)

Whitham, TG, Bailey, JK, Schweitzer, JA, Shuster, SM, Bangert, RK, LeRoy, CJ, ...

Can heritable traits in a single species affect an entire ecosystem? Recent studies show that such traits in a common tree have predictable effects on community structure and ecosystem processes....

A comparative analysis of population structure of a forest tree, Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae), using microsatellite markers and quantitative traits (2006)

Steane, DA, Conod, N, Jones, RC, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) is a forest tree native to southeastern Australia, but is grown globally for pulpwood and timber. Eight microsatellite loci were used to determine the degree of...

Effects of domestication on genetic diversity in Eucalyptus globulus (2006)

Jones, TH, Steane, DA, Jones, RC, Pilbeam, D, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

With the Australian national Eucalyptus globulus breeding program entering its third generation, monitoring of genetic diversity is becoming increasingly important due to selection having the...

How does ontogeny in a Eucalyptus species affect patterns of herbivory by brushtail possums? (2006)

Loney, PE, McArthur, C, Potts, BM, Jordan, GJ

Summary 1. Comparisons of adult and juvenile plant stages are often confounded by other factors such as differences in height between plants. However, these factors can be teased apart using common...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Early-age selection limits invasive capacity of exotic E. ovata nitens F1 hybrids (2006)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The increasing area of the Australian Eucalyptus plantation estate means that the risk of invasion of native eucalypt populations by exotic plantation genes, through pollen dispersal and...

Genotype by environment interaction for growth of Eucalyptus globulus in Australia (2006)

Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW

This study assessed the genotype by environment (G × E) interaction for diameter growth in 15 Eucalyptus globulus progeny trials in Australia. Single-site analyses revealed significant subrace and...

Parental and consensus linkage maps of Eucalyptus globulus using AFLP and microsatellite markers (2006)

Freeman, JS, Potts, BM, Shepherd, M, Vaillancourt, RE

Parental and consensus maps were constructed in an F2 inter-provenance cross of Eucalyptus globulus, using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) and microsatellite (or simple sequence repeats...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Flowering asynchrony as a barrier to F1 hybridisation between exotic E. nitens and native Tasmanian Symphyomyrtus species (2006)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Tibbits, WN

Eucalyptus nitens has recently been introduced to the island of Tasmania for use in commercial plantation forestry. The current area of the E. nitens plantation estate now stands at ca. 117,000 ha....

The effect of tree spacing on the production of flowers in Eucalyptus nitens (2006)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Neilsen, WA, Joyce, K

The effect of spacing on the production of flowers and capsules in Eucalyptus nitens was studied in two spacing trials located in northern Tasmania. Tree density in these trials ranged from 468 to...

Genetic parameters for lignin, extractives and decay in Eucalyptus globulus (2006)

Poke, FS, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Raymond, CA

Eucalyptus globulus is grown in temperate regions of the world for pulp production. The chemical composition of its wood including the proportion of cellulose, lignin and extractives, make it highly...

The effects of tree spacing on the production of flowers in Eucalyptus nitens (2006)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Neilsen, WA, Joyce, KR

The effect of spacing on the production of flowers and capsules in Eucalyptus nitens was studied in two spacing trials located in northern Tasmania. Tree density in these trials ranged from 468 to...

A framework for community and ecosystem genetics: from genes to ecosystems (2006)

Whitham, TG, Bailey, JK, Schweitzer, JA, Shuster, SM, Bangert, RK, LeRoy, CJ, ...

Can heritable traits in a single species affect an entire ecosystem? Recent studies show that such traits in a common tree have predictable effects on community structure and ecosystem processes....

Effects of nutrient variability on the genetic-based resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to a mammalian herbivore and on plant defensive chemistry (2005)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C, Davies, NW

Abstract Plant resistance to herbivores can be influenced not only by the independent effects of plant genotype and environmental variation, but by interactions between the two. The main aim of this...

Inheritance of resistance to mammalian herbivores and of plant defensive chemistry in an eucalyptus species (2005)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C, Davies, NW, Tilyard, P

Hybridization in plants provides an opportunity to investigate the patterns of inheritance of hybrid resistance to herbivores, and of the plant mechanisms conferring this resistance such as plant...

Genetic diversity and mating system of an endangered tree Eucalyptus morrisbyi (2005)

Jones, RC, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus morrisbyi is an endangered eucalypt, restricted to four populations on the island of Tasmania. The two main populations are separated by 20 km, occurring in the Risdon Hills and on...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: crossability of native Tasmanian species with exotic E-nitens (2005)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden has been extensively introduced to the island of Tasmania for plantation purposes. Natural hybridisation with two native species has already been confirmed...

Pollen dispersal from exotic eucalypt plantations (2005)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The introgression of genes from exotic species or populations into gene pools of native species is a widespread concern in agricultural systems. This is also an issue of increasing importance in...

Pollinator activity can explain variation in outcrossing rates within individual trees (2005)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM

We tested the hypothesis that the previously recorded higher outcrossing rates and numbers of seeds per capsule from the upper, than from the lower, branches of trees of Eucalyptus globulus...

Genetic diversity and mating system of an endangered tree Eucalyptus morrisbyi (2005)

Jones, RC, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus morrisbyi is an endangered eucalypt, restricted to four populations on the island of Tasmania. The two main populations are separated by 20 km, occurring in the Risdon Hills and on...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: crossability of native Tasmanian species with exotic E-nitens (2005)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden has been extensively introduced to the island of Tasmania for plantation purposes. Natural hybridisation with two native species has already been confirmed...

Pollen dispersal from exotic eucalypt plantations (2005)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The introgression of genes from exotic species or populations into gene pools of native species is a widespread concern in agricultural systems. This is also an issue of increasing importance in...

Pollinator activity can explain variation in outcrossing rates within individual trees (2005)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM

We tested the hypothesis that the previously recorded higher outcrossing rates and numbers of seeds per capsule from the upper, than from the lower, branches of trees of Eucalyptus globulus...

Genetic structure of a Mycosphaerella cryptica population (2005)

Milgate, AW, Joyce, K, Potts, BM, Mohammed, C, Vaillancourt, RE

We studied the genetic structure of Mycosphaerella cryptica following natural infection of a Eucalyptus globulus genetic trial. Results from this study indicated significant genetic variation within...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus for susceptibility to Mycosphaerella nubilosa and its association with tree growth (2005)

Milgate, AW, Potts, BM, Joyce, K, Mohammed, C, Vaillancourt, RE

Mycosphaerella species are fungal leaf pathogens of Eucalyptus globulus, one of the major plantation tree species in temperate regions of the world. We examined the quantitative genetic variation in...

Genetic structure of a Mycosphaerella cryptica population (2005)

Milgate, AW, Joyce, K, Potts, BM, Mohammed, C, Vaillancourt, RE

We studied the genetic structure of Mycosphaerella cryptica following natural infection of a Eucalyptus globulus genetic trial. Results from this study indicated significant genetic variation within...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus for susceptibility to Mycosphaerella nubilosa and its association with tree growth (2005)

Milgate, AW, Potts, BM, Joyce, K, Mohammed, C, Vaillancourt, RE

Mycosphaerella species are fungal leaf pathogens of Eucalyptus globulus, one of the major plantation tree species in temperate regions of the world. We examined the quantitative genetic variation in...

Population and phylogenetic analysis of the cinnamoyl coA reductase gene in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2005)

McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Low-copy number nuclear genes are currently emerging as new markers for phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis. This study used the single-copy gene for cinnamoyl coA reductase (CCR) to gain...

Genomic research in Eucalyptus (2005)

Poke, FS, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM, Reid, JB

Eucalyptus L’Hérit. is a genera comprised of more than 700 species that is of vital importance ecologically to Australia and to the forestry industry world-wide, being grown in plantations for the...

Genomic research in Eucalyptus (2005)

Poke, FS, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM, Reid, JB

Eucalyptus L’He´ rit. is a genus comprised of more than 700 species that is of vital importance ecologically to Australia and to the forestry industry world-wide, being grown in plantations for...

Population and phylogenetic analysis of the cinnamoyl coA reductase gene in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2005)

McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane , DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Low-copy number nuclear genes are currently emerging as new markers for phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis. This study used the single-copy gene for cinnamoyl coA reductase (CCR) to gain...

Population and phylogenetic analysis of the cinnamoyl coA reductase gene in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2005)

McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Low-copy number nuclear genes are currently emerging as new markers for phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis. This study used the single-copy gene for cinnamoyl coA reductase (CCR) to gain...

Genomic research in Eucalyptus (2005)

Poke, FS, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM, Reid, JB

Eucalyptus L’Hérit. is a genera comprised of more than 700 species that is of vital importance ecologically to Australia and to the forestry industry world-wide, being grown in plantations for the...

Effects of nutrient variability on the genetic-based resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to a mammalian herbivore and on plant defensive chemistry (2005)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C, Davies, NW

Abstract Plant resistance to herbivores can be influenced not only by the independent effects of plant genotype and environmental variation, but by interactions between the two. The main aim of this...

Inheritance of resistance to mammalian herbivores and of plant defensive chemistry in an eucalyptus species (2005)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C, Davies, NW, Tilyard, P

Hybridization in plants provides an opportunity to investigate the patterns of inheritance of hybrid resistance to herbivores, and of the plant mechanisms conferring this resistance such as plant...

Genomic research in Eucalyptus (2005)

Poke, FS, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM, Reid, JB

Eucalyptus L’He´ rit. is a genus comprised of more than 700 species that is of vital importance ecologically to Australia and to the forestry industry world-wide, being grown in plantations for...

Population and phylogenetic analysis of the cinnamoyl coA reductase gene in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2005)

McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane , DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Low-copy number nuclear genes are currently emerging as new markers for phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis. This study used the single-copy gene for cinnamoyl coA reductase (CCR) to gain...

Genetic diversity and mating system of an endangered tree Eucalyptus morrisbyi (2005)

Jones, RC, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus morrisbyi is an endangered eucalypt, restricted to four populations on the island of Tasmania. The two main populations are separated by 20 km, occurring in the Risdon Hills and on...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: crossability of native Tasmanian species with exotic E-nitens (2005)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden has been extensively introduced to the island of Tasmania for plantation purposes. Natural hybridisation with two native species has already been confirmed...

Pollen dispersal from exotic eucalypt plantations (2005)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The introgression of genes from exotic species or populations into gene pools of native species is a widespread concern in agricultural systems. This is also an issue of increasing importance in...

Pollinator activity can explain variation in outcrossing rates within individual trees (2005)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM

We tested the hypothesis that the previously recorded higher outcrossing rates and numbers of seeds per capsule from the upper, than from the lower, branches of trees of Eucalyptus globulus...

Effects of nutrient variability on the genetic-based resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to a mammalian herbivore and on plant defensive chemistry (2005)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C, Davies, NW

Abstract Plant resistance to herbivores can be influenced not only by the independent effects of plant genotype and environmental variation, but by interactions between the two. The main aim of this...

Inheritance of resistance to mammalian herbivores and of plant defensive chemistry in an eucalyptus species (2005)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C, Davies, NW, Tilyard, P

Hybridization in plants provides an opportunity to investigate the patterns of inheritance of hybrid resistance to herbivores, and of the plant mechanisms conferring this resistance such as plant...

Genomic research in Eucalyptus (2005)

Poke, FS, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM, Reid, JB

Eucalyptus L’He´ rit. is a genus comprised of more than 700 species that is of vital importance ecologically to Australia and to the forestry industry world-wide, being grown in plantations for...

Genetic structure of a Mycosphaerella cryptica population (2005)

Milgate, AW, Joyce, K, Potts, BM, Mohammed, C, Vaillancourt, RE

We studied the genetic structure of Mycosphaerella cryptica following natural infection of a Eucalyptus globulus genetic trial. Results from this study indicated significant genetic variation within...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus for susceptibility to Mycosphaerella nubilosa and its association with tree growth (2005)

Milgate, AW, Potts, BM, Joyce, K, Mohammed, C, Vaillancourt, RE

Mycosphaerella species are fungal leaf pathogens of Eucalyptus globulus, one of the major plantation tree species in temperate regions of the world. We examined the quantitative genetic variation in...

Population and phylogenetic analysis of the cinnamoyl coA reductase gene in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2005)

McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Steane , DA, Vaillancourt, RE

Low-copy number nuclear genes are currently emerging as new markers for phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis. This study used the single-copy gene for cinnamoyl coA reductase (CCR) to gain...

Quantitative genetic control of mycosphaerella resistance in Eucalyptus globulus and impact on growth (2004)

Potts, BM, Milgate, A, Joyce, K, Mohammed, CL, Vaillancourt, RE, Dutkowski, GW

Fungi of the genus Mycosphaerella is one of the major leaf disease of Eucalyptus globulus worldwide. The main species that infect E. globulus in southern Australia are M. cryptica and M. nubilosa. M....

Genetic variation of Eucalyptus globulus in relation to autumn gum moth Mnesampela privata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) oviposition preference (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

The autumn gum moth Mnesampela privata Guenée is a major defoliator of Australia’s commercially important pulpwood plantation species, Eucalyptus globulus Labill. However, little is known about...

Glacial refugia and reticulate evolution: the case of the Tasmanian eucalypts (2004)

McKinnon, GE, Jordan, GJ, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

Tasmania is a natural laboratory for investigating the evolutionary processes of the Quaternary. It is a large island lying 40-44 degrees S, which was repeatedly glaciated and linked to southeastern...

Additive and non-additive genetic parameters from clonally replicated and seedling progenies of Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Borralho, NMG, Potts, BM

The first estimates of the importance of epistatic effects within Eucalyptus globulus were obtained from analysis of clonally replicated full-sib progeny tests grown in Portugal. Parents comprised...

Glacial refugia and reticulate evolution: the case of the Tasmanian eucalypts (2004)

McKinnon, GE, Jordan, GJ, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

Tasmania is a natural laboratory for investigating the evolutionary processes of the Quaternary. It is a large island lying 40-44 degrees S, which was repeatedly glaciated and linked to southeastern...

Additive and non-additive genetic parameters from clonally replicated and seedling progenies of Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Borralho, NMG, Potts, BM

The first estimates of the importance of epistatic effects within Eucalyptus globulus were obtained from analysis of clonally replicated full-sib progeny tests grown in Portugal. Parents comprised...

Exploration of the Eucalyptus Globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

Quantitative genetic control of Mycosphaerella resistance in Eucalyptus globulus and impact on growth (2004)

Potts, BM, Milgate, A, Joyce, K, Mohammed, CL, Vaillancourt, RE, Dutkowski, GW

Fungi of the genus Mycosphaerella is one of the major leaf disease of Eucalyptus globulus worldwide. The main species that infect E. globulus in southern Australia are M. cryptica and M. nubilosa. M....

The swift parrot, Lathamus discolor (Psittacidae), social bees (Apidae) and native insects as pollinators of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM, McQuillan, PB

It has been argued that the production of sufficient nectar to attract bird pollinators would evolve if the fitness benefits accruing from pollination services by birds, compared with insects,...

Pollination services provided by various size classes of flower visitors to Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM, McQuillan, PB

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus were visited by a wide variety of insects and birds within its natural distribution. Flowers were visited so...

Factors affecting variation in outcrossing rate in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

The mating system of the animal-pollinated forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. was investigated in a clonal seed orchard to determine the importance of self-incompatibility, floral...

Quantitative genetic control of Mycosphaerella resistance in Eucalyptus globulus and impact on growth (2004)

Potts, BM, Milgate, A, Joyce, K, Mohammed, CL, Vaillancourt, RE, Dutkowski, GW

Fungi of the genus Mycosphaerella is one of the major leaf disease of Eucalyptus globulus worldwide. The main species that infect E. globulus in southern Australia are M. cryptica and M. nubilosa. M....

Exploration of the Eucalyptus Globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

The swift parrot, Lathamus discolor (Psittacidae), social bees (Apidae) and native insects as pollinators of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM, McQuillan, PB

It has been argued that the production of sufficient nectar to attract bird pollinators would evolve if the fitness benefits accruing from pollination services by birds, compared with insects,...

Pollination services provided by various size classes of flower visitors to Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM, McQuillan, PB

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus were visited by a wide variety of insects and birds within its natural distribution. Flowers were visited so...

Factors affecting variation in outcrossing rate in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

The mating system of the animal-pollinated forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. was investigated in a clonal seed orchard to determine the importance of self-incompatibility, floral...

Stability of outcrossing rates in Eucalyptus globulus seedlots (2004)

McGowen, MH, Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus has a mixed mating system and selfing leads to severe inbreeding depression. Thus, outcrossing rate is an important measure of seed quality in this species. Outcrossing rates were...

Stability of outcrossing rates in Eucalyptus globulus seedlots (2004)

McGowen, MH, Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus has a mixed mating system and selfing leads to severe inbreeding depression. Thus, outcrossing rate is an important measure of seed quality in this species. Outcrossing rates were...

The rare silver gum, Eucalyptus cordata , is leaving its trace in the organellar gene pool of Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The process of genetic assimilation of rare species by hybridizing congeners has beendocumented in a number of plant genera. This raises the possibility that some of the geneticdiversity found in...

Pollinators in seed orchards of Eucalyptus nitens (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, McQuillan, PB, Potts, BM

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden were visited by a diverse array of insects, but not by birds, in Tasmanian seed orchards. Most species of insects...

Phosphorus fertiliser can induce earlier vegatative phase change in Eucalyptus nitens (2004)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Smethurst, PJ

Many eucalypts are heteroblastic, exhibiting a distinct change in leaf morphology through their ontogeny. The physiological and chronological age at which the tree switches from the production of...

Advances in pollination techniques for large-scale seed production in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson , B, Gore, PL, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The effectiveness of supplementary pollination techniques for large-scale production of elite Eucalyptus globulus seed was tested using pollen fixed for a rare allozyme. We assayed the paternity of...

Exploration of the Eucalyptus globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

Carbon revenues and economic breeding objectives in Eucalyptus globulus pulpwood plantations (2004)

Whittock, SP, Apiolaza, L, Dutkowski, GW, Greaves, BL, Potts, BM

This paper investigates the integration of carbon revenues into production system models used to define economic breeding objectives for the genetic improvement of Eucalyptus globulus pulp-wood...

The genetic control of sexual reproduction in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

McGowen, MH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Gore, P, Williams, DR, Pilbeam, D

While clonal propagation is used to establish some plantations of Eucalyptus globulus in countries such as Chile and Portugal, the majority of plantations worldwide are established from seed (Tibbits...

Linking plant genotype, plant defensive chemistry and mammal browsing in a Eucalyptus species (2004)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, McArthur, C, Potts, BM

1. In the field of plant–herbivore interactions a major focus of research is the importance of herbivores as selective agents on the evolution of plant resistance. Evidence to support the role of...

Factors effecting variation in outcrossing rate in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

The mating system of the animal-pollinated forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. was investigated in a clonal seed orchard to determine the importance of self-incompatibility, floral...

A genetic basis to the destruction of Eucalyptus globulus seed by wasps from the genus Megastigmus (2004)

McGowen, MH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Gore, P, Williams, DR

Megastigmus spp. are tiny wasps (bodies 2.5- 6.5mm in length) from the hymenopteran family Torymidae that destroy the seed of forest trees (Elliott and deLittle 1984). Many studies have examined...

Susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus to Mnesampela privata defoliation in relation to a specific foliar wax compound (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

Increased abundance of several aliphatic benzyland phenylethyl alkanoates were previously associated withreduced defoliation of Eucalyptus globulusLabill. by theautumn gum moth (Mnesampela...

Interspecific hybridization of Eucalyptus: key issues for breeders and geneticists (2004)

Potts, BM, Dungey, HS

Eucalypt hybrids are significant in forestry, particularly in sub-tropic and tropical regions, where cost efficient, clonal propagation is the key to their exploitation. However, the outstanding...

Pollinators in seed orchards of Eucalyptus nitens (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, McQuillan, PB, Potts, BM

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden were visited by a diverse array of insects, but not by birds, in Tasmanian seed orchards. Most species of insects...

Phosphorus fertiliser can induce earlier vegatative phase change in Eucalyptus nitens (2004)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Smethurst, PJ

Many eucalypts are heteroblastic, exhibiting a distinct change in leaf morphology through their ontogeny. The physiological and chronological age at which the tree switches from the production of...

The rare silver gum, Eucalyptus cordata , is leaving its trace in the organellar gene pool of Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The process of genetic assimilation of rare species by hybridizing congeners has beendocumented in a number of plant genera. This raises the possibility that some of the geneticdiversity found in...

Advances in pollination techniques for large-scale seed production in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson , B, Gore, PL, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The effectiveness of supplementary pollination techniques for large-scale production of elite Eucalyptus globulus seed was tested using pollen fixed for a rare allozyme. We assayed the paternity of...

Carbon revenues and economic breeding objectives in Eucalyptus globulus pulpwood plantations (2004)

Whittock, SP, Apiolaza, L, Dutkowski, GW, Greaves, BL, Potts, BM

This paper investigates the integration of carbon revenues into production system models used to define economic breeding objectives for the genetic improvement of Eucalyptus globulus pulp-wood...

Exploration of the Eucalyptus globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

A genetic basis to the destruction of Eucalyptus globulus seed by wasps from the genus Megastigmus (2004)

McGowen, MH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Gore, P, Williams, DR

Megastigmus spp. are tiny wasps (bodies 2.5- 6.5mm in length) from the hymenopteran family Torymidae that destroy the seed of forest trees (Elliott and deLittle 1984). Many studies have examined...

Susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus to Mnesampela privata defoliation in relation to a specific foliar wax compound (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

Increased abundance of several aliphatic benzyland phenylethyl alkanoates were previously associated withreduced defoliation of Eucalyptus globulusLabill. by theautumn gum moth (Mnesampela...

The genetic control of sexual reproduction in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

McGowen, MH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Gore, P, Williams, DR, Pilbeam, D

While clonal propagation is used to establish some plantations of Eucalyptus globulus in countries such as Chile and Portugal, the majority of plantations worldwide are established from seed (Tibbits...

Linking plant genotype, plant defensive chemistry and mammal browsing in a Eucalyptus species (2004)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, McArthur, C, Potts, BM

1. In the field of plant–herbivore interactions a major focus of research is the importance of herbivores as selective agents on the evolution of plant resistance. Evidence to support the role of...

Factors effecting variation in outcrossing rate in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

The mating system of the animal-pollinated forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. was investigated in a clonal seed orchard to determine the importance of self-incompatibility, floral...

Interspecific hybridization of Eucalyptus: key issues for breeders and geneticists (2004)

Potts, BM, Dungey, HS

Eucalypt hybrids are significant in forestry, particularly in sub-tropic and tropical regions, where cost efficient, clonal propagation is the key to their exploitation. However, the outstanding...

Oviposition by autumn gum moth (Mnesampela privata)in relation to Eucalyptus globulus defoliation,larval performance and natural enemies (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. exhibited consistent intraspecific variation in oviposition choice by Mnesampela privata (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) in field surveys of host plants that had been...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus in relation to susceptability from attack by the southern eucalypt leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta agricola (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

The southern eucalypt leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta agricola (Chapuis), is an outbreak insect pest of commercial Eucalyptus globulus Labill. plantations in south-eastern Australia. We surveyed a young...

Oviposition by autumn gum moth (Mnesampela privata)in relation to Eucalyptus globulus defoliation,larval performance and natural enemies (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. exhibited consistent intraspecific variation in oviposition choice by Mnesampela privata (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) in field surveys of host plants that had been...

Genetic variation of Eucalyptus globulus in relation to autumn gum moth Mnesampela privata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) oviposition preference (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

The autumn gum moth Mnesampela privata Guenée is a major defoliator of Australia’s commercially important pulpwood plantation species, Eucalyptus globulus Labill. However, little is known about...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus in relation to susceptability from attack by the southern eucalypt leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta agricola (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

The southern eucalypt leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta agricola (Chapuis), is an outbreak insect pest of commercial Eucalyptus globulus Labill. plantations in south-eastern Australia. We surveyed a young...

Quantitative genetic control of mycosphaerella resistance in Eucalyptus globulus and impact on growth (2004)

Potts, BM, Milgate, A, Joyce, K, Mohammed, CL, Vaillancourt, RE, Dutkowski, GW

Fungi of the genus Mycosphaerella is one of the major leaf disease of Eucalyptus globulus worldwide. The main species that infect E. globulus in southern Australia are M. cryptica and M. nubilosa. M....

Exploration of the Eucalyptus globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

Exploration of the Eucalyptus globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

Genetic improvement of eucalypts (2004)

Potts, BM

Eucalypts are virtually endemic to Australia, are the tallest flowering plants on earth and the most widely planted hardwood plantation species. No sector of world forestry has expanded as rapidly as...

Genetic improvement of eucalypts (2004)

Potts, BM

Eucalypts are virtually endemic to Australia, are the tallest flowering plants on earth and the most widely planted hardwood plantation species. No sector of world forestry has expanded as rapidly as...

Genetic variation and additive inheritance of resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to possum browsing (2004)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C

Browsing of plantation seedlings and saplings by herbivores is a major problem for the successful establishment and management of plantations in Australia. The use of natural plant resistance in...

Genetic variation and additive inheritance of resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to possum browsing (2004)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C

Browsing of plantation seedlings and saplings by herbivores is a major problem for the successful establishment and management of plantations in Australia. The use of natural plant resistance in...

Pollinators in seed orchards of Eucalyptus nitens (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, McQuillan, PB, Potts, BM

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden were visited by a diverse array of insects, but not by birds, in Tasmanian seed orchards. Most species of insects...

Pollinators in seed orchards of Eucalyptus nitens (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, McQuillan, PB, Potts, BM

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden were visited by a diverse array of insects, but not by birds, in Tasmanian seed orchards. Most species of insects...

Glacial refugia and reticulate evolution: the case of the Tasmanian eucalypts (2004)

McKinnon, GE, Jordan, GJ, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

Tasmania is a natural laboratory for investigating the evolutionary processes of the Quaternary. It is a large island lying 40-44 degrees S, which was repeatedly glaciated and linked to southeastern...

Additive and non-additive genetic parameters from clonally replicated and seedling progenies of Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Borralho, NMG, Potts, BM

The first estimates of the importance of epistatic effects within Eucalyptus globulus were obtained from analysis of clonally replicated full-sib progeny tests grown in Portugal. Parents comprised...

Quantitative genetic control of Mycosphaerella resistance in Eucalyptus globulus and impact on growth (2004)

Potts, BM, Milgate, A, Joyce, K, Mohammed, CL, Vaillancourt, RE, Dutkowski, GW

Fungi of the genus Mycosphaerella is one of the major leaf disease of Eucalyptus globulus worldwide. The main species that infect E. globulus in southern Australia are M. cryptica and M. nubilosa. M....

The swift parrot, Lathamus discolor (Psittacidae), social bees (Apidae) and native insects as pollinators of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM, McQuillan, PB

It has been argued that the production of sufficient nectar to attract bird pollinators would evolve if the fitness benefits accruing from pollination services by birds, compared with insects,...

Pollination services provided by various size classes of flower visitors to Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM, McQuillan, PB

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus were visited by a wide variety of insects and birds within its natural distribution. Flowers were visited so...

Factors affecting variation in outcrossing rate in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Pilbeam, D, Potts, BM

The mating system of the animal-pollinated forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. was investigated in a clonal seed orchard to determine the importance of self-incompatibility, floral...

Phosphorus fertiliser can induce earlier vegatative phase change in Eucalyptus nitens (2004)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Smethurst, PJ

Many eucalypts are heteroblastic, exhibiting a distinct change in leaf morphology through their ontogeny. The physiological and chronological age at which the tree switches from the production of...

Carbon revenues and economic breeding objectives in Eucalyptus globulus pulpwood plantations (2004)

Whittock, SP, Apiolaza, L, Dutkowski, GW, Greaves, BL, Potts, BM

This paper investigates the integration of carbon revenues into production system models used to define economic breeding objectives for the genetic improvement of Eucalyptus globulus pulp-wood...

A genetic basis to the destruction of Eucalyptus globulus seed by wasps from the genus Megastigmus (2004)

McGowen, MH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Gore, P, Williams, DR

Megastigmus spp. are tiny wasps (bodies 2.5- 6.5mm in length) from the hymenopteran family Torymidae that destroy the seed of forest trees (Elliott and deLittle 1984). Many studies have examined...

The genetic control of sexual reproduction in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

McGowen, MH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Gore, P, Williams, DR, Pilbeam, D

While clonal propagation is used to establish some plantations of Eucalyptus globulus in countries such as Chile and Portugal, the majority of plantations worldwide are established from seed (Tibbits...

Stability of outcrossing rates in Eucalyptus globulus seedlots (2004)

McGowen, MH, Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus has a mixed mating system and selfing leads to severe inbreeding depression. Thus, outcrossing rate is an important measure of seed quality in this species. Outcrossing rates were...

The rare silver gum, Eucalyptus cordata , is leaving its trace in the organellar gene pool of Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM

The process of genetic assimilation of rare species by hybridizing congeners has beendocumented in a number of plant genera. This raises the possibility that some of the geneticdiversity found in...

Linking plant genotype, plant defensive chemistry and mammal browsing in a Eucalyptus species (2004)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, McArthur, C, Potts, BM

1. In the field of plant–herbivore interactions a major focus of research is the importance of herbivores as selective agents on the evolution of plant resistance. Evidence to support the role of...

Genetic variation and additive inheritance of resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to possum browsing (2004)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, Potts, BM, McArthur, C

Browsing of plantation seedlings and saplings by herbivores is a major problem for the successful establishment and management of plantations in Australia. The use of natural plant resistance in...

Genetic improvement of eucalypts (2004)

Potts, BM

Eucalypts are virtually endemic to Australia, are the tallest flowering plants on earth and the most widely planted hardwood plantation species. No sector of world forestry has expanded as rapidly as...

Interspecific hybridization of Eucalyptus: key issues for breeders and geneticists (2004)

Potts, BM, Dungey, HS

Eucalypt hybrids are significant in forestry, particularly in sub-tropic and tropical regions, where cost efficient, clonal propagation is the key to their exploitation. However, the outstanding...

Advances in pollination techniques for large-scale seed production in Eucalyptus globulus (2004)

Patterson , B, Gore, PL, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The effectiveness of supplementary pollination techniques for large-scale production of elite Eucalyptus globulus seed was tested using pollen fixed for a rare allozyme. We assayed the paternity of...

Oviposition by autumn gum moth (Mnesampela privata)in relation to Eucalyptus globulus defoliation,larval performance and natural enemies (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. exhibited consistent intraspecific variation in oviposition choice by Mnesampela privata (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) in field surveys of host plants that had been...

Susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus to Mnesampela privata defoliation in relation to a specific foliar wax compound (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

Increased abundance of several aliphatic benzyland phenylethyl alkanoates were previously associated withreduced defoliation of Eucalyptus globulusLabill. by theautumn gum moth (Mnesampela...

Genetic variation of Eucalyptus globulus in relation to autumn gum moth Mnesampela privata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) oviposition preference (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

The autumn gum moth Mnesampela privata Guenée is a major defoliator of Australia’s commercially important pulpwood plantation species, Eucalyptus globulus Labill. However, little is known about...

Genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus in relation to susceptability from attack by the southern eucalypt leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta agricola (2004)

Rapley, L, Allen, GR, Potts, BM

The southern eucalypt leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta agricola (Chapuis), is an outbreak insect pest of commercial Eucalyptus globulus Labill. plantations in south-eastern Australia. We surveyed a young...

Quantitative genetic control of mycosphaerella resistance in Eucalyptus globulus and impact on growth (2004)

Potts, BM, Milgate, A, Joyce, K, Mohammed, CL, Vaillancourt, RE, Dutkowski, GW

Fungi of the genus Mycosphaerella is one of the major leaf disease of Eucalyptus globulus worldwide. The main species that infect E. globulus in southern Australia are M. cryptica and M. nubilosa. M....

Exploration of the Eucalyptus globulus gene pool (2004)

Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Jordan, GJ, Dutkowski, GW, McKinnon, GE, ...

The first Europeans to discover Eucalyptus globulus were French explorers in 1792. Its seed was rapidly spread throughout the world in the 19th century and this was the species by which much of the...

Pollinators in seed orchards of Eucalyptus nitens (Myrtaceae) (2004)

Hingston, AB, McQuillan, PB, Potts, BM

Flowers of the commercially important tree Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden were visited by a diverse array of insects, but not by birds, in Tasmanian seed orchards. Most species of insects...

Pollen tube growth and early ovule development following self-and cross-pollination in Eucalyptus nitens (2003)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

Controlled self- and cross-pollinations were conducted on flowers of five mature Eucalyptus nitens trees. Levels of self-sterility of the trees ranged from 25.8 to 93.6%. Pollen tube numbers in...

Eucalypt hybrid susceptibility to Gonipterus scutellatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (2003)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM

Damage caused by the eucalypt snout weevil Gonipterus scutellatus Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (= G. gibberus Boisduval) was found on a greater proportion of F 1 Eucalyptus amygdalina...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Exotic hybrids are establishing in the wild (2003)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

F1 hybrids between exotic Eucalyptus nitens plantations and native E. ovata have previously been reported among seedlings grown from open-pollinated seed collected from E. ovata, on the island of...

Eucalypt hybrid susceptibility to Gonipterus scutellatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (2003)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM

Damage caused by the eucalypt snout weevil Gonipterus scutellatus Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (= G. gibberus Boisduval) was found on a greater proportion of F 1 Eucalyptus amygdalina...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Exotic hybrids are establishing in the wild (2003)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

F1 hybrids between exotic Eucalyptus nitens plantations and native E. ovata have previously been reported among seedlings grown from open-pollinated seed collected from E. ovata, on the island of...

Genetic pollution of native eucalypt gene pools - identifying the risks (2003)

Potts, BM, Barbour, RC, Hingston, AB, Vaillancourt, RE

The contamination of native eucalypt gene pools via exotic pollen is of concern as: (i) pollen dispersal is believed to be much more widespread than seed dispersal; (ii) reproductive barriers are...

Genetic pollution of native eucalypt gene pools - identifying the risks (2003)

Potts, BM, Barbour, RC, Hingston, AB, Vaillancourt, RE

The contamination of native eucalypt gene pools via exotic pollen is of concern as: (i) pollen dispersal is believed to be much more widespread than seed dispersal; (ii) reproductive barriers are...

Maternal and carryover effects on early growth of Eucalyptus globulus (2003)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Apiolaza, L

Maternal and nonmaternal reciprocal effects were compared with nuclear genetic and carryover effects using a diallel mating amongst eight Eucalyptus globulus Labill. wild parents from northeastern...

Relative importance of plant ontogeny, host genetic variation, and leaf age for a common herbivore (2003)

Lawrence, R, Potts, BM, Whitlam, TG

Using an experimental eucalypt forest of known pedigree and laboratory feeding trials, we examined the relative importance of plant ontogeny (heteroblasty), genetic variation among host trees, canopy...

Maternal and carryover effects on early growth of Eucalyptus globulus (2003)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Apiolaza, L

Maternal and nonmaternal reciprocal effects were compared with nuclear genetic and carryover effects using a diallel mating amongst eight Eucalyptus globulus Labill. wild parents from northeastern...

Relative importance of plant ontogeny, host genetic variation, and leaf age for a common herbivore (2003)

Lawrence, R, Potts, BM, Whitlam, TG

Using an experimental eucalypt forest of known pedigree and laboratory feeding trials, we examined the relative importance of plant ontogeny (heteroblasty), genetic variation among host trees, canopy...

Promotion of flowering in Eucalyptus nitens by paclobutrazol was enhanced by nitrogen fertilizer (2003)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Smethurst, PJ

We examined the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer and paclobutrazol on flowering precocity and abundance in Eucalyptus nitens Deane & Maid. Trials to test these effects consisted of a...

Molecular evidence shows that the tropical boxes (Eucalyptus subgenus minutifructus) are over-ranked (2003)

Whittock, SP, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular evidence shows that the tropical boxes (Eucalyptus subgenus Minutifructus) are overranked. Trans. R. Soc. S. Aust. 127(1), 27-32, 31 May, 2003. Australia’s tropical boxes, Eucalyptus...

Genetic control of coppice and lignotuber development in Eucalyptus globulus (2003)

Whittock, SP, Apiolaza, L, Kelly, CM, Potts, BM

The economics of short-rotation pulpwood plantations of Eucalyptus globulus as a coppice crop are influenced by stump survival and subsequent coppice growth rates. This study revealed significant...

Pollen competition does not affect the sucess of self-pollination in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2003)

Pound, LM, Patterson, B, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

This study investigated whether pollen competition favours cross- over self-pollination in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus. Controlled pollinations with self-pollen, cross-pollen and a...

Mycosphaerella leaf diseases of temperate eucalypts around the Southern Pacific rim (2003)

Mohammed, CL, Wardlaw, T, Smith, ADM, Pinkard, E, Battaglia, M, Glen, M, ...

Research with Mycosphaerella spp. on eucalypts has been historically and strongly focused towards taxonomical species descriptions, extension of host, and geographical range. To date there is...

Promotion of flowering in Eucalyptus nitens by paclobutrazol was enhanced by nitrogen fertilizer (2003)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Smethurst, PJ

We examined the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer and paclobutrazol on flowering precocity and abundance in Eucalyptus nitens Deane & Maid. Trials to test these effects consisted of a...

Molecular evidence shows that the tropical boxes (Eucalyptus subgenus minutifructus) are over-ranked (2003)

Whittock, SP, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular evidence shows that the tropical boxes (Eucalyptus subgenus Minutifructus) are overranked. Trans. R. Soc. S. Aust. 127(1), 27-32, 31 May, 2003. Australia’s tropical boxes, Eucalyptus...

Genetic control of coppice and lignotuber development in Eucalyptus globulus (2003)

Whittock, SP, Apiolaza, L, Kelly, CM, Potts, BM

The economics of short-rotation pulpwood plantations of Eucalyptus globulus as a coppice crop are influenced by stump survival and subsequent coppice growth rates. This study revealed significant...

Pollen competition does not affect the sucess of self-pollination in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2003)

Pound, LM, Patterson, B, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

This study investigated whether pollen competition favours cross- over self-pollination in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus. Controlled pollinations with self-pollen, cross-pollen and a...

Mycosphaerella leaf diseases of temperate eucalypts around the Southern Pacific rim (2003)

Mohammed, CL, Wardlaw, T, Smith, ADM, Pinkard, E, Battaglia, M, Glen, M, ...

Research with Mycosphaerella spp. on eucalypts has been historically and strongly focused towards taxonomical species descriptions, extension of host, and geographical range. To date there is...

Pollen tube growth and early ovule development following self-and cross-pollination in Eucalyptus nitens (2003)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

Controlled self- and cross-pollinations were conducted on flowers of five mature Eucalyptus nitens trees. Levels of self-sterility of the trees ranged from 25.8 to 93.6%. Pollen tube numbers in...

Eucalypt hybrid susceptibility to Gonipterus scutellatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (2003)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM

Damage caused by the eucalypt snout weevil Gonipterus scutellatus Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (= G. gibberus Boisduval) was found on a greater proportion of F 1 Eucalyptus amygdalina...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species: Exotic hybrids are establishing in the wild (2003)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

F1 hybrids between exotic Eucalyptus nitens plantations and native E. ovata have previously been reported among seedlings grown from open-pollinated seed collected from E. ovata, on the island of...

Genetic pollution of native eucalypt gene pools - identifying the risks (2003)

Potts, BM, Barbour, RC, Hingston, AB, Vaillancourt, RE

The contamination of native eucalypt gene pools via exotic pollen is of concern as: (i) pollen dispersal is believed to be much more widespread than seed dispersal; (ii) reproductive barriers are...

Relative importance of plant ontogeny, host genetic variation, and leaf age for a common herbivore (2003)

Lawrence, R, Potts, BM, Whitlam, TG

Using an experimental eucalypt forest of known pedigree and laboratory feeding trials, we examined the relative importance of plant ontogeny (heteroblasty), genetic variation among host trees, canopy...

Promotion of flowering in Eucalyptus nitens by paclobutrazol was enhanced by nitrogen fertilizer (2003)

Williams, DR, Potts, BM, Smethurst, PJ

We examined the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer and paclobutrazol on flowering precocity and abundance in Eucalyptus nitens Deane & Maid. Trials to test these effects consisted of a...

Molecular evidence shows that the tropical boxes (Eucalyptus subgenus minutifructus) are over-ranked (2003)

Whittock, SP, Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular evidence shows that the tropical boxes (Eucalyptus subgenus Minutifructus) are overranked. Trans. R. Soc. S. Aust. 127(1), 27-32, 31 May, 2003. Australia’s tropical boxes, Eucalyptus...

Genetic control of coppice and lignotuber development in Eucalyptus globulus (2003)

Whittock, SP, Apiolaza, L, Kelly, CM, Potts, BM

The economics of short-rotation pulpwood plantations of Eucalyptus globulus as a coppice crop are influenced by stump survival and subsequent coppice growth rates. This study revealed significant...

Maternal and carryover effects on early growth of Eucalyptus globulus (2003)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Apiolaza, L

Maternal and nonmaternal reciprocal effects were compared with nuclear genetic and carryover effects using a diallel mating amongst eight Eucalyptus globulus Labill. wild parents from northeastern...

Mycosphaerella leaf diseases of temperate eucalypts around the Southern Pacific rim (2003)

Mohammed, CL, Wardlaw, T, Smith, ADM, Pinkard, E, Battaglia, M, Glen, M, ...

Research with Mycosphaerella spp. on eucalypts has been historically and strongly focused towards taxonomical species descriptions, extension of host, and geographical range. To date there is...

Pollen competition does not affect the sucess of self-pollination in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2003)

Pound, LM, Patterson, B, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

This study investigated whether pollen competition favours cross- over self-pollination in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus. Controlled pollinations with self-pollen, cross-pollen and a...

Pollen tube growth and early ovule development following self-and cross-pollination in Eucalyptus nitens (2003)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

Controlled self- and cross-pollinations were conducted on flowers of five mature Eucalyptus nitens trees. Levels of self-sterility of the trees ranged from 25.8 to 93.6%. Pollen tube numbers in...

Genetic resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to autumn gum moth defoliation and the role of cuticular waxes (2002)

Jones, TH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Davies, NW

This study investigated the association between resistance of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. to autumn gum moth (Mnesempala privata Guenée) defoliation and cuticular wax compounds. In a field trial...

Susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus to sawfly (Perga affinis ssp. insularis) attack and its potential impact on plantation productivity (2002)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Clarke, AR

Sawflies (Perga species) are leaf-damaging pests of the major plantation tree species Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus. This work describes the patterns of quantitative genetic variation in...

Possum browsing - The downside to a eucalypt hybrid developed for frost tolerance in plantation forestry (2002)

Scott, SL, McArthur, C, Potts, BM, Joyce, K

Eucalyptus hybrids are being investigated for use m plantation forestry to incorporate frost tolerance into marketable species. Five large field trials at four altitudes in Tasmania, southern...

Microsatellite and morphological analysis of Eucalyptus globulus populations (2002)

Jones, RC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is native to southeastern Australia and is the most important temperate hardwood plantation species in the world. It consists of four subspecies that are morphologically...

Higher-level relationships among the eucalypts are resolved by ITS-sequence data (2002)

Steane, DA, Nicolle, D, McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

This expanded survey of ITS sequences represents the largest analysis of molecular data ever attempted on Eucalyptus. Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species (2002)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Tibbits, WN, Wiltshire, RJE

The first evidence of in situ F hybridisation between an introduced eucalypt plantation 1 species, Eucalyptus nitens, and a native eucalypt species is presented. Open-pollinated seed was collected...

Genetic resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to autumn gum moth defoliation and the role of cuticular waxes (2002)

Jones, TH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Davies, NW

This study investigated the association between resistance of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. to autumn gum moth (Mnesempala privata Guenée) defoliation and cuticular wax compounds. In a field trial...

Higher-level relationships among the eucalypts are resolved by ITS-sequence data (2002)

Steane, DA, Nicolle, D, McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

This expanded survey of ITS sequences represents the largest analysis of molecular data ever attempted on Eucalyptus. Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear...

Microsatellite and morphological analysis of Eucalyptus globulus populations (2002)

Jones, RC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is native to southeastern Australia and is the most important temperate hardwood plantation species in the world. It consists of four subspecies that are morphologically...

Susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus to sawfly (Perga affinis ssp. insularis) attack and its potential impact on plantation productivity (2002)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Clarke, AR

Sawflies (Perga species) are leaf-damaging pests of the major plantation tree species Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus. This work describes the patterns of quantitative genetic variation in...

Possum browsing - The downside to a eucalypt hybrid developed for frost tolerance in plantation forestry (2002)

Scott, SL, McArthur, C, Potts, BM, Joyce, K

Eucalyptus hybrids are being investigated for use m plantation forestry to incorporate frost tolerance into marketable species. Five large field trials at four altitudes in Tasmania, southern...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species (2002)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Tibbits, WN, Wiltshire, RJE

The first evidence of in situ F hybridisation between an introduced eucalypt plantation 1 species, Eucalyptus nitens, and a native eucalypt species is presented. Open-pollinated seed was collected...

Genetic variation and inter-trait correlations in Eucalyptus globulus base population trials in Argentina (2002)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW, Apiolaza, LA, Gelid, PE

Genetic variation and inter-trait correlations were examined in a base population of Eucalyptus globulus established on four sites in Argentina. The genetic material included 223 open pollinated seed...

Genetic variation in resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to marsupial browsers (2002)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, McArthur, C, Potts, BM

The evolution of plant defensive traits in response to selection pressures imposed by herbivores is central to co-evolutionary theory. To demonstrate the role of herbivores as selective agents on...

Genetic variation and inter-trait correlations in Eucalyptus globulus base population trials in Argentina (2002)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW, Apiolaza, LA, Gelid, PE

Genetic variation and inter-trait correlations were examined in a base population of Eucalyptus globulus established on four sites in Argentina. The genetic material included 223 open pollinated seed...

Genetic variation in resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to marsupial browsers (2002)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, McArthur, C, Potts, BM

The evolution of plant defensive traits in response to selection pressures imposed by herbivores is central to co-evolutionary theory. To demonstrate the role of herbivores as selective agents on...

Self-compatibility in Eucalyptus globulus spp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2002)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

Controlled pollinations with self- and cross-pollen were applied to individual flowers of five mature Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus trees to investigate the site of action of the...

Early ovule development following self- and cross pollination in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus (2002)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

The study was conducted to identify the self-incompatibility mechanism in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus. Controlled self- and cross-pollinations were conducted on individual flowers from three...

Self-compatibility in Eucalyptus globulus spp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2002)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

Controlled pollinations with self- and cross-pollen were applied to individual flowers of five mature Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus trees to investigate the site of action of the...

Early ovule development following self- and cross pollination in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus (2002)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

The study was conducted to identify the self-incompatibility mechanism in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus. Controlled self- and cross-pollinations were conducted on individual flowers from three...

Genetic resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to autumn gum moth defoliation and the role of cuticular waxes (2002)

Jones, TH, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Davies, NW

This study investigated the association between resistance of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. to autumn gum moth (Mnesempala privata Guenée) defoliation and cuticular wax compounds. In a field trial...

Higher-level relationships among the eucalypts are resolved by ITS-sequence data (2002)

Steane, DA, Nicolle, D, McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

This expanded survey of ITS sequences represents the largest analysis of molecular data ever attempted on Eucalyptus. Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear...

Microsatellite and morphological analysis of Eucalyptus globulus populations (2002)

Jones, RC, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is native to southeastern Australia and is the most important temperate hardwood plantation species in the world. It consists of four subspecies that are morphologically...

Susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus to sawfly (Perga affinis ssp. insularis) attack and its potential impact on plantation productivity (2002)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Clarke, AR

Sawflies (Perga species) are leaf-damaging pests of the major plantation tree species Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus. This work describes the patterns of quantitative genetic variation in...

Possum browsing - The downside to a eucalypt hybrid developed for frost tolerance in plantation forestry (2002)

Scott, SL, McArthur, C, Potts, BM, Joyce, K

Eucalyptus hybrids are being investigated for use m plantation forestry to incorporate frost tolerance into marketable species. Five large field trials at four altitudes in Tasmania, southern...

Gene flow between introduced and native Eucalyptus species (2002)

Barbour, RC, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE, Tibbits, WN, Wiltshire, RJE

The first evidence of in situ F hybridisation between an introduced eucalypt plantation 1 species, Eucalyptus nitens, and a native eucalypt species is presented. Open-pollinated seed was collected...

Genetic variation and inter-trait correlations in Eucalyptus globulus base population trials in Argentina (2002)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW, Apiolaza, LA, Gelid, PE

Genetic variation and inter-trait correlations were examined in a base population of Eucalyptus globulus established on four sites in Argentina. The genetic material included 223 open pollinated seed...

Genetic variation in resistance of Eucalyptus globulus to marsupial browsers (2002)

O'Reilly-Wapstra, JM, McArthur, C, Potts, BM

The evolution of plant defensive traits in response to selection pressures imposed by herbivores is central to co-evolutionary theory. To demonstrate the role of herbivores as selective agents on...

Self-compatibility in Eucalyptus globulus spp. globulus (Myrtaceae) (2002)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

Controlled pollinations with self- and cross-pollen were applied to individual flowers of five mature Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus trees to investigate the site of action of the...

Early ovule development following self- and cross pollination in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. ssp. globulus (2002)

Pound, LM, Wallwork, MAB, Potts, BM, Sedgley, M

The study was conducted to identify the self-incompatibility mechanism in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus. Controlled self- and cross-pollinations were conducted on individual flowers from three...

Development and characterisation of microsatellite loci in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2001)

Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE, Russell, J, Powell, W, Marshall, D, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is the premier hardwood plantation species in temperate regions of the world. We developed twelve E. globulus microsatellite loci for fingerprinting and future studies in...

Susceptibility of some Eucalyptus species and their hybrids to possum damage (2001)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM

Common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) are a significant vertebrate pest of eucalypt plantations in Tasmania; their browsing damage can cause loss in growth, reduced seedling survival and...

Chloroplast DNA phylogeography of Eucalyptus globulus (2001)

Freeman, JS, Jackson, HD, Steane, DA, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The pattern of variability in chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae) was studied using 270 samples from southern Australia. Forty variable sequence characters were found,...

Development and characterisation of microsatellite loci in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2001)

Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE, Russell, J, Powell, W, Marshall, D, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is the premier hardwood plantation species in temperate regions of the world. We developed twelve E. globulus microsatellite loci for fingerprinting and future studies in...

Susceptibility of some Eucalyptus species and their hybrids to possum damage (2001)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM

Common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) are a significant vertebrate pest of eucalypt plantations in Tasmania; their browsing damage can cause loss in growth, reduced seedling survival and...

Chloroplast DNA phylogeography of Eucalyptus globulus (2001)

Freeman, JS, Jackson, HD, Steane, DA, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The pattern of variability in chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae) was studied using 270 samples from southern Australia. Forty variable sequence characters were found,...

The origin of Eucalyptus vernicosa, a unique shrub eucalypt (2001)

McGowen, MH, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The morphology of the Tasmanian yellow gum eucalypts varies clinally over less than 1.5 km on Mt Arrowsmith, from small shrubs on the mountaintops (Eucalyptus vernicosa), through small trees (E....

Chloroplast sharing in the Tasmanian Eucalypts (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Jackson, HD, Potts, BM

The biogeographic pattern of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) haplotypes in Eucalyptus on the island of Tasmania is consistent with reticulate evolution, involving at least 12 Tasmanian species from the...

Maternal inheritance of the chloroplast genome in Eucalyptus globulus and interspecific hybrids (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Tilyard, P, Potts, BM

The utility of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) in Eucalyptus, either as a molecular marker for genetic studies or as a potential vehicle for genetic manipulation, is based on knowledge of its mode of...

Quantitative genetics of Eucalyptus globulus: Affinities of land race and native stand localities (2001)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW, Rodriguez Traverso, JM

Genetic variation was examined in a Eucalyptus globulusbase population collection comprising 276 seed lots from 12Australian localities and four land races developed in Europeand South America....

Variation in seedling morphology in the Eucalyptus risdonii–E.tenuiramis complex (2001)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The genetic differentiation of populations within the E. risdonii Hook.f.–E. tenuiramis Miq. complexand the affinities of isolated peppermint populations from Tasmania’s south-west World Heritage...

Maternal inheritance of the chloroplast genome in Eucalyptus globulus and interspecific hybrids (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Tilyard, P, Potts, BM

The utility of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) in Eucalyptus, either as a molecular marker for genetic studies or as a potential vehicle for genetic manipulation, is based on knowledge of its mode of...

The origin of Eucalyptus vernicosa, a unique shrub eucalypt (2001)

McGowen, MH, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The morphology of the Tasmanian yellow gum eucalypts varies clinally over less than 1.5 km on Mt Arrowsmith, from small shrubs on the mountaintops (Eucalyptus vernicosa), through small trees (E....

Chloroplast sharing in the Tasmanian Eucalypts (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Jackson, HD, Potts, BM

The biogeographic pattern of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) haplotypes in Eucalyptus on the island of Tasmania is consistent with reticulate evolution, involving at least 12 Tasmanian species from the...

Maternal inheritance of the chloroplast genome in Eucalyptus globulus and interspecific hybrids (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Tilyard, P, Potts, BM

The utility of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) in Eucalyptus, either as a molecular marker for genetic studies or as a potential vehicle for genetic manipulation, is based on knowledge of its mode of...

Quantitative genetics of Eucalyptus globulus: Affinities of land race and native stand localities (2001)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW, Rodriguez Traverso, JM

Genetic variation was examined in a Eucalyptus globulusbase population collection comprising 276 seed lots from 12Australian localities and four land races developed in Europeand South America....

Variation in seedling morphology in the Eucalyptus risdonii–E.tenuiramis complex (2001)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The genetic differentiation of populations within the E. risdonii Hook.f.–E. tenuiramis Miq. complexand the affinities of isolated peppermint populations from Tasmania’s south-west World Heritage...

Maternal inheritance of the chloroplast genome in Eucalyptus globulus and interspecific hybrids (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Tilyard, P, Potts, BM

The utility of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) in Eucalyptus, either as a molecular marker for genetic studies or as a potential vehicle for genetic manipulation, is based on knowledge of its mode of...

Variation in seedling morphology in the Eucalyptus risdonii Hook.f - E. tenuiramis Miq. complex (2001)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The genetic differentiation of populations within the E. risdoniiHook.f.—E. tenuiramis Miq. complex and the affinities of isolated peppermint populations from Tasmania’s south-west World Heritage...

The Miena cider gum, Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata (Myrtaceae): a taxon in rapid decline (2001)

Potts, BM, Potts, WC, Kantvilas, G

The new combination Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata (McAulay & Brett) B.M.Potts comb. & stat. nov. is introduced for the Miena form of the Tasmanian cider gum Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f., once...

Eucalypt seed collectors: beware of sampling seedlots from low in the canopy! (2001)

Patterson , B, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular markers have provided evidence that the canopy position from which open-pollinated seed is harvested in Eucalyptus globulus can markedly affect its outcrossing rate. Outcrossing rates were...

Variation in seedling morphology in the Eucalyptus risdonii Hook.f - E. tenuiramis Miq. complex (2001)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The genetic differentiation of populations within the E. risdoniiHook.f.—E. tenuiramis Miq. complex and the affinities of isolated peppermint populations from Tasmania’s south-west World Heritage...

The Miena cider gum, Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata (Myrtaceae): a taxon in rapid decline (2001)

Potts, BM, Potts, WC, Kantvilas, G

The new combination Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata (McAulay & Brett) B.M.Potts comb. & stat. nov. is introduced for the Miena form of the Tasmanian cider gum Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f., once...

Eucalypt seed collectors: beware of sampling seedlots from low in the canopy! (2001)

Patterson , B, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular markers have provided evidence that the canopy position from which open-pollinated seed is harvested in Eucalyptus globulus can markedly affect its outcrossing rate. Outcrossing rates were...

Eucalypt seed collectors: beware of sampling seedlots from low canopy! (2001)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular markers have provided evidence that the canopy position from which open-pollinated seed is harvested in Eucalyptus globulus can markedly affect its outcrossing rate. Outcrossing rates were...

Eucalypt seed collectors: beware of sampling seedlots from low canopy! (2001)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular markers have provided evidence that the canopy position from which open-pollinated seed is harvested in Eucalyptus globulus can markedly affect its outcrossing rate. Outcrossing rates were...

Development and characterisation of microsatellite loci in Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) (2001)

Steane, DA, Vaillancourt, RE, Russell, J, Powell, W, Marshall, D, Potts, BM

Eucalyptus globulus Labill. is the premier hardwood plantation species in temperate regions of the world. We developed twelve E. globulus microsatellite loci for fingerprinting and future studies in...

Susceptibility of some Eucalyptus species and their hybrids to possum damage (2001)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM

Common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) are a significant vertebrate pest of eucalypt plantations in Tasmania; their browsing damage can cause loss in growth, reduced seedling survival and...

Chloroplast DNA phylogeography of Eucalyptus globulus (2001)

Freeman, JS, Jackson, HD, Steane, DA, McKinnon, GE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The pattern of variability in chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae) was studied using 270 samples from southern Australia. Forty variable sequence characters were found,...

The origin of Eucalyptus vernicosa, a unique shrub eucalypt (2001)

McGowen, MH, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The morphology of the Tasmanian yellow gum eucalypts varies clinally over less than 1.5 km on Mt Arrowsmith, from small shrubs on the mountaintops (Eucalyptus vernicosa), through small trees (E....

Quantitative genetics of Eucalyptus globulus: Affinities of land race and native stand localities (2001)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Dutkowski, GW, Rodriguez Traverso, JM

Genetic variation was examined in a Eucalyptus globulusbase population collection comprising 276 seed lots from 12Australian localities and four land races developed in Europeand South America....

Chloroplast sharing in the Tasmanian Eucalypts (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Jackson, HD, Potts, BM

The biogeographic pattern of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) haplotypes in Eucalyptus on the island of Tasmania is consistent with reticulate evolution, involving at least 12 Tasmanian species from the...

Maternal inheritance of the chloroplast genome in Eucalyptus globulus and interspecific hybrids (2001)

McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Tilyard, P, Potts, BM

The utility of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) in Eucalyptus, either as a molecular marker for genetic studies or as a potential vehicle for genetic manipulation, is based on knowledge of its mode of...

Eucalypt seed collectors: beware of sampling seedlots from low canopy! (2001)

Patterson, B, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular markers have provided evidence that the canopy position from which open-pollinated seed is harvested in Eucalyptus globulus can markedly affect its outcrossing rate. Outcrossing rates were...

Variation in seedling morphology in the Eucalyptus risdonii–E.tenuiramis complex (2001)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The genetic differentiation of populations within the E. risdonii Hook.f.–E. tenuiramis Miq. complexand the affinities of isolated peppermint populations from Tasmania’s south-west World Heritage...

The Miena cider gum, Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata (Myrtaceae): a taxon in rapid decline (2001)

Potts, BM, Potts, WC, Kantvilas, G

The new combination Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata (McAulay & Brett) B.M.Potts comb. & stat. nov. is introduced for the Miena form of the Tasmanian cider gum Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f., once...

Eucalypt seed collectors: beware of sampling seedlots from low in the canopy! (2001)

Patterson , B, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Molecular markers have provided evidence that the canopy position from which open-pollinated seed is harvested in Eucalyptus globulus can markedly affect its outcrossing rate. Outcrossing rates were...

Genetic variation in susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus coppice regrowth to shoot-feeding weevils (Myllorhinus spp.) (2000)

Jones, TH, Potts, BM

Genetic variation in damage caused by shoot-boring weevils Myllorhinus dentiferus (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and M. bicordata (Boisduval) to juvenile coppice regrowth in a Eucalyptus...

The genetics of hybridisation in the temperate eucalyptus (2000)

Potts, BM, Volker, PW, Tilyard, P, Joyce, K

The use of hybrid eucalypts in commercial forestry has generally resulted from opportunisticcrossing events with superior individuals being vegetatively propagated in large numbers. To develop...

Quantitative genetic evidence that the timing of vegetative phase change in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus is an adaptive trait (2000)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Chalmers, P, Wiltshire, RJE

The adaptive significance of the timing of the abrupt change in leaf form in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. spp. globulus was investigated using quantitative genetic analysis of several field trials...

Plant genetics affects arthropod community richness and composition: Evidence from a synthetic eucalypt hybrid population (2000)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM, Whitham, TG, Li, H

To examine how genetic variation in a plant population affects arthropod community richness and composition, we quantified the arthropod communities on a synthetic population of Eucalyptus...

Genetic variation in susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus coppice regrowth to shoot-feeding weevils (Myllorhinus spp.) (2000)

Jones, TH, Potts, BM

Genetic variation in damage caused by shoot-boring weevils Myllorhinus dentiferus (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and M. bicordata (Boisduval) to juvenile coppice regrowth in a Eucalyptus...

Quantitative genetic evidence that the timing of vegetative phase change in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus is an adaptive trait (2000)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Chalmers, P, Wiltshire, RJE

The adaptive significance of the timing of the abrupt change in leaf form in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. spp. globulus was investigated using quantitative genetic analysis of several field trials...

Plant genetics affects arthropod community richness and composition: Evidence from a synthetic eucalypt hybrid population (2000)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM, Whitham, TG, Li, H

To examine how genetic variation in a plant population affects arthropod community richness and composition, we quantified the arthropod communities on a synthetic population of Eucalyptus...

Allozyme variation and conservation of the Tasmanian endemics, Eucalyptus risdonii, E. tenuiramis and E. coccifera (2000)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The rare Tasmanian endemic Eucalyptus risdonii is thought to have arisen as a result of small, heterochronic changes to the genome of its more widespread sister species, E. tenuiramis. Previous...

Allozyme variation and conservation of the Tasmanian endemics, Eucalyptus risdonii, E. tenuiramis and E. coccifera (2000)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The rare Tasmanian endemic Eucalyptus risdonii is thought to have arisen as a result of small, heterochronic changes to the genome of its more widespread sister species, E. tenuiramis. Previous...

F1 hybrid inviability in Eucalyptus: the case of E.ovata X E.globulus (2000)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Tilyard, P

The impact of inbreeding and hybridization on fitness was compared in the two co-occurring forest tree species, Eucalyptus ovata and E. globulus, aimed at explaining the rarity of their hybrids in...

Inheritance of two chlorophyll mutants in Eucalyptus globulus (2000)

Patterson, B, Wolbang, CM, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Mutations in two independent genes causing chlorophyll deficiency (chl1 and chl2) were identified in two Eucalyptus globulus trees from remnant native forest. In each tree the proportion of albino...

F1 hybrid inviability in Eucalyptus: the case of E.ovata X E.globulus (2000)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Tilyard, P

The impact of inbreeding and hybridization on fitness was compared in the two co-occurring forest tree species, Eucalyptus ovata and E. globulus, aimed at explaining the rarity of their hybrids in...

Inheritance of two chlorophyll mutants in Eucalyptus globulus (2000)

Patterson, B, Wolbang, CM, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Mutations in two independent genes causing chlorophyll deficiency (chl1 and chl2) were identified in two Eucalyptus globulus trees from remnant native forest. In each tree the proportion of albino...

The genetics of hybridisation in the temperate eucalyptus (2000)

Potts, BM, Volker, PW, Tilyard, P, Joyce, K

The use of hybrid eucalypts in commercial forestry has generally resulted from opportunisticcrossing events with superior individuals being vegetatively propagated in large numbers. To develop...

The genetics of hybridisation in the temperate eucalyptus (2000)

Potts, BM, Volker, PW, Tilyard, P, Joyce, K

The use of hybrid eucalypts in commercial forestry has generally resulted from opportunisticcrossing events with superior individuals being vegetatively propagated in large numbers. To develop...

Genetic variation in susceptibility of Eucalyptus globulus coppice regrowth to shoot-feeding weevils (Myllorhinus spp.) (2000)

Jones, TH, Potts, BM

Genetic variation in damage caused by shoot-boring weevils Myllorhinus dentiferus (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and M. bicordata (Boisduval) to juvenile coppice regrowth in a Eucalyptus...

Quantitative genetic evidence that the timing of vegetative phase change in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus is an adaptive trait (2000)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Chalmers, P, Wiltshire, RJE

The adaptive significance of the timing of the abrupt change in leaf form in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. spp. globulus was investigated using quantitative genetic analysis of several field trials...

Plant genetics affects arthropod community richness and composition: Evidence from a synthetic eucalypt hybrid population (2000)

Dungey, HS, Potts, BM, Whitham, TG, Li, H

To examine how genetic variation in a plant population affects arthropod community richness and composition, we quantified the arthropod communities on a synthetic population of Eucalyptus...

F1 hybrid inviability in Eucalyptus: the case of E.ovata X E.globulus (2000)

Lopez, GA, Potts, BM, Tilyard, P

The impact of inbreeding and hybridization on fitness was compared in the two co-occurring forest tree species, Eucalyptus ovata and E. globulus, aimed at explaining the rarity of their hybrids in...

Inheritance of two chlorophyll mutants in Eucalyptus globulus (2000)

Patterson, B, Wolbang, CM, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Mutations in two independent genes causing chlorophyll deficiency (chl1 and chl2) were identified in two Eucalyptus globulus trees from remnant native forest. In each tree the proportion of albino...

Allozyme variation and conservation of the Tasmanian endemics, Eucalyptus risdonii, E. tenuiramis and E. coccifera (2000)

Turner, C, Wiltshire, RJE, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

The rare Tasmanian endemic Eucalyptus risdonii is thought to have arisen as a result of small, heterochronic changes to the genome of its more widespread sister species, E. tenuiramis. Previous...

The genetics of hybridisation in the temperate eucalyptus (2000)

Potts, BM, Volker, PW, Tilyard, P, Joyce, K

The use of hybrid eucalypts in commercial forestry has generally resulted from opportunisticcrossing events with superior individuals being vegetatively propagated in large numbers. To develop...

Strong, independent, quantitative genetic control of the timing of vegetative phase change and first flowering in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Tasmanian Blue Gum) (1999)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Wiltshire, RJE

Analysis of large open-pollinated and controlled-cross field trials of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus show quantitative genetic independence of the times of first flowering and the abrupt change...

ITS sequence data resolve higher level relationships among the eucalypts (1999)

Steane, DA, McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear ribosomal DNA were obtained for 35 species of Eucalyptus s.s. and seven taxa representing five outgroup genera (Allosyncarpia,...

Response of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings to gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors (1999)

Williams, DR, Ross, JJ, Reid, JB, Potts, BM

The plant growth regulators (PGRs) paclobutrazol, chlormequat chloride and prohexadione where applied to 11 month old seedling of Eucalyptus nitens to examine their relative effects on precocious...

Chloroplast DNA evidence for reticulate evolution in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1999)

Jackson, HD, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four highly differentiated chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) lineages were identified in the forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae) in Australia using restriction site polymorphisms from...

Morphological and genetic variation in Centrolepis paludicola and C. monogyna (Centrolepidaceae) (1999)

Cambecedes, J, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Centrolepis paludicola is a small cushion-forming herb which is listed as an endangered species. However, some taxonomists have questioned its species status and treat it as a subspecies of the...

Geographic patterns of genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus and a revised racial classification (1999)

Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

The geographic patterns of genetic variation in a wide variety of quantitative traits were studied in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus and its intergrades, leading to a revised racial...

Chloroplast DNA evidence for reticulate evolution in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1999)

Jackson, HD, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four highly differentiated chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) lineages were identified in the forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae) in Australia using restriction site polymorphisms from...

Strong, independent, quantitative genetic control of the timing of vegetative phase change and first flowering in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Tasmanian Blue Gum) (1999)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Wiltshire, RJE

Analysis of large open-pollinated and controlled-cross field trials of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus show quantitative genetic independence of the times of first flowering and the abrupt change...

Morphological and genetic variation in Centrolepis paludicola and C. monogyna (Centrolepidaceae) (1999)

Cambecedes, J, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Centrolepis paludicola is a small cushion-forming herb which is listed as an endangered species. However, some taxonomists have questioned its species status and treat it as a subspecies of the...

ITS sequence data resolve higher level relationships among the eucalypts (1999)

Steane, DA, McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear ribosomal DNA were obtained for 35 species of Eucalyptus s.s. and seven taxa representing five outgroup genera (Allosyncarpia,...

Geographic patterns of genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus and a revised racial classification (1999)

Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

The geographic patterns of genetic variation in a wide variety of quantitative traits were studied in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus and its intergrades, leading to a revised racial...

Plant hybrid zones affect biodiversity: tools for a genetic-based understanding of community structure (1999)

Whitham, TG, Martinsen, GD, Floate, KD, Dungey, HS, Potts, BM, Keim, P

Plant hybrid zones are dynamic centers of ecological and evolutionary processes for plants and their associated communities. Studies in the wild and in gardens with synthetic crosses showed that...

Incongruence between chloroplast and species phylogenies in eucalyptus subgenus monocalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1999)

McKinnon, GE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Seventy-eight polymorphic cpDNA (chloroplast DNA) characters were found in 13 closely related taxa from Eucalyptus series Amygdalinae (subgenus Monocalyptus) and seven potential outgroup taxa. The...

Response of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings to gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors (1999)

Williams, DR, Ross, JJ, Reid, JB, Potts, BM

The plant growth regulators (PGRs) paclobutrazol, chlormequat chloride and prohexadione where applied to 11 month old seedling of Eucalyptus nitens to examine their relative effects on precocious...

Plant hybrid zones affect biodiversity: tools for a genetic-based understanding of community structure (1999)

Whitham, TG, Martinsen, GD, Floate, KD, Dungey, HS, Potts, BM, Keim, P

Plant hybrid zones are dynamic centers of ecological and evolutionary processes for plants and their associated communities. Studies in the wild and in gardens with synthetic crosses showed that...

Incongruence between chloroplast and species phylogenies in eucalyptus subgenus monocalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1999)

McKinnon, GE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Seventy-eight polymorphic cpDNA (chloroplast DNA) characters were found in 13 closely related taxa from Eucalyptus series Amygdalinae (subgenus Monocalyptus) and seven potential outgroup taxa. The...

Genetic variation of in vitro rooting ability with time in Eucalyptus globulus (1999)

Ruaud, JN, Lawrence, N, Pepper, S, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

The genetic control of in vitrorooting success of Eucalyptus globulus was examined in two studies, one involving 496 ortets(seedlings) from 20 open pollinated families from a single race(Jeeralang)...

Genetic variation of in vitro rooting ability with time in Eucalyptus globulus (1999)

Ruaud, JN, Lawrence, N, Pepper, S, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

The genetic control of in vitrorooting success of Eucalyptus globulus was examined in two studies, one involving 496 ortets(seedlings) from 20 open pollinated families from a single race(Jeeralang)...

Eucalypt Biology (1999)

Reid, JB, Potts, BM

Eucalypts dominate much of the Tasmanian landscape and this striking feature was emphasised by many early European explorers and settlers (Plate 11). The type species for the genus is Eucalyptus...

Eucalypt Biology (1999)

Reid, JB, Potts, BM

Eucalypts dominate much of the Tasmanian landscape and this striking feature was emphasised by many early European explorers and settlers (Plate 11). The type species for the genus is Eucalyptus...

Chloroplast DNA evidence for reticulate evolution in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1999)

Jackson, HD, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Four highly differentiated chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) lineages were identified in the forest tree species Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae) in Australia using restriction site polymorphisms from...

Strong, independent, quantitative genetic control of the timing of vegetative phase change and first flowering in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus (Tasmanian Blue Gum) (1999)

Jordan, GJ, Potts, BM, Wiltshire, RJE

Analysis of large open-pollinated and controlled-cross field trials of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus show quantitative genetic independence of the times of first flowering and the abrupt change...

Morphological and genetic variation in Centrolepis paludicola and C. monogyna (Centrolepidaceae) (1999)

Cambecedes, J, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Centrolepis paludicola is a small cushion-forming herb which is listed as an endangered species. However, some taxonomists have questioned its species status and treat it as a subspecies of the...

ITS sequence data resolve higher level relationships among the eucalypts (1999)

Steane, DA, McKinnon, GE, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear ribosomal DNA were obtained for 35 species of Eucalyptus s.s. and seven taxa representing five outgroup genera (Allosyncarpia,...

Geographic patterns of genetic variation in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus and a revised racial classification (1999)

Dutkowski, GW, Potts, BM

The geographic patterns of genetic variation in a wide variety of quantitative traits were studied in Eucalyptus globulus ssp. globulus and its intergrades, leading to a revised racial...

Response of Eucalyptus nitens seedlings to gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors (1999)

Williams, DR, Ross, JJ, Reid, JB, Potts, BM

The plant growth regulators (PGRs) paclobutrazol, chlormequat chloride and prohexadione where applied to 11 month old seedling of Eucalyptus nitens to examine their relative effects on precocious...

Plant hybrid zones affect biodiversity: tools for a genetic-based understanding of community structure (1999)

Whitham, TG, Martinsen, GD, Floate, KD, Dungey, HS, Potts, BM, Keim, P

Plant hybrid zones are dynamic centers of ecological and evolutionary processes for plants and their associated communities. Studies in the wild and in gardens with synthetic crosses showed that...

Incongruence between chloroplast and species phylogenies in eucalyptus subgenus monocalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1999)

McKinnon, GE, Steane, DA, Potts, BM, Vaillancourt, RE

Seventy-eight polymorphic cpDNA (chloroplast DNA) characters were found in 13 closely related taxa from Eucalyptus series Amygdalinae (subgenus Monocalyptus) and seven potential outgroup taxa. The...

Genetic variation of in vitro rooting ability with time in Eucalyptus globulus (1999)

Ruaud, JN, Lawrence, N, Pepper, S, Potts, BM, Borralho, NMG

The genetic control of in vitrorooting success of Eucalyptus globulus was examined in two studies, one involving 496 ortets(seedlings) from 20 open pollinated families from a single race(Jeeralang)...

Eucalypt Biology (1999)

Reid, JB, Potts, BM

Eucalypts dominate much of the Tasmanian landscape and this striking feature was emphasised by many early European explorers and settlers (Plate 11). The type species for the genus is Eucalyptus...

Floral visitors of Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus in eastern Tasmania (1998)

Hingston, AB, Potts, BM

Diurnal anthophiles associated with the flowers of Eucalyptus globulus were studied in natural populations in eastern Tasmania. Seven bird and 71 insect species were recorded. Insect species...

Chloroplast DNA polymorphism signals complex interspecific interactions in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) (1998)

Steane, DA, Byrne, M, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

Variation in the chloroplast genome of 44 accessions representing 14 Eucalyptus L'Hér. species from the series Viminales (sensu Pryor and Johnson 1971) was investigated. Southern analysis of the...

Complex interspecific interactions in Eucalyptus: evidence from the chloroplast (1998)

Steane, DA, Byrne, M, Vaillancourt, RE, Potts, BM

[First paragraphs] Eucalyptus L'Herit. is one of Australia's largest genera, with over 700 species (Brooker & Kleinig 1994). Despite its importance in the Australian flora and in the Australian...

The relationship between cross success and spatial proximity of Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus parents (1998)

Hardner, CM, Potts, BM, Gore, PL

The genetic structure of Eucalyptus globulus forest was examined using progeny vigor as an indirect measure of parental relatedness. Seven trees were crossed with pollen from trees: 0 In (selfing};...