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Andrew Sims

AS

Former Forestry - MS

Bio

Research

My current project is the analysis of genetic variation in wood-specific gravity within and among genetic families of loblolly pine using minimally invasive rapid screening techniques. By using surrogate measurements from the IML Resistograph, trees can be screened quickly as opposed to taking wood cores from each tree. By avoiding the destructive effects and time-consuming lab work of gathering and assessing wood cores, there can be realized gains in time and money spent, not to mention the minimization of harm to the stem.

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