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  • Awarded for new methods  of gene discovery in trees

    Awarded for new methods of gene discovery in trees

    Professor Ronald R. Sederoff received The Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2017 from the hand of His Majesty the King of Sweden at a ceremony on Thursday 26 October. Ronald R. Sederoff is awarded for his discoveries in the field of molecular genetics of forest trees. He has also exploited new breeding technologies for improved properties.

  • Awarded for new methods of gene discovery in trees

    The Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2017 of SEK 2 million will be presented by HM the King of Sweden to professor Ronald R. Sederoff at a ceremony in Stockholm Thursday 26 October. Ronald R. Sederoff, North Carolina State University, USA, is awarded the prize for his breakthroughs in developing methods for gene discovery in conifer species and exploiting new breeding technologies.

  • Awarded for new methods of gene discovery in trees

    The Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2017 of SEK 2 million will be presented by HM the King of Sweden to professor Ronald R. Sederoff at a ceremony in Stockholm Thursday 26 October. Ronald R. Sederoff, North Carolina State University, USA, is awarded the prize for his breakthroughs in developing methods for gene discovery in conifer species and exploiting new breeding technologies.

  • Ronald R. Sederoff, recipient of the 2017 Marcus Wallenberg Prize, and Jack Saddler, member of the MWP Selection Committee. (photo: Mitchell Costa)

    Forest molecular genetics to improve the quality of trees

    Better quality and higher productivity are the incentives for molecular genetics of forest trees. Ronald R. Sederoff is awarded the 2017 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for his breakthroughs in developing methods for gene discovery in conifer species and exploiting new breeding technologies for improved properties.