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  • 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.