Categories: tree breeding

  • Pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome

    Pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome

    Dr. Gerald Tuskan is awarded the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for his pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome. His leadership in this project has revolutionized research in tree and forest genomics and biotechnology, paving the way for genome-based breeding of commercially important trees.
    Dr. Tuskan led the project to sequence the genome of the black cottonwood tree (

  • 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.

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