UC and Oak Ridge National Laboratory study examines spectral traits in black cottonwood
What happened
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a study using tower-based hyperspectral sensing and genome-wide association studies. The team examined 505 black cottonwood genotypes to determine how spectral traits are inherited and how well they predict tree growth. The research monitored 595 trees over time.
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Why it matters
Black cottonwood is being investigated as a fast-growing feedstock for biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuels. The study aims to connect genetic variation with complex traits like biomass and stress tolerance to improve tree breeding.
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Who's involved
- University of CaliforniaUniversity system that collaborated on the study using hyperspectral sensing.
- Oak Ridge National LaboratoryGovernment research facility that collaborated on the study.
- CCICompany referenced in the context of spectral trait phenotypes used in the research.
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The entities involved
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University of California
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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CCI
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