Dorena Genetic Resource Center

USDA Forest Service

Dorena Genetic Resource Center (DGRC) is the USDA Forest Service's regional service center for genetics in the Pacific Northwest Region (Oregon and Washington) (see Overview and Contents).

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Services DGRC Provides include:

• Development of disease resistance to exotic pathogens for native forest tree species. (see Program to Develop White Pine Blister Rust (Cronartium ribicola) Resistance and Program to Develop Phytophthora lateralis Resistance in Port-Orford-cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)).
• Examine genetic variation of forest tree species native to Oregon and Washington.
• Regional seed storage for individual tree collections of conifer species.
• National Tree Climbing Program Web Site
• Technology transfer and tours to public and private groups.

Publications

• Port-Orford Cedar
• White Pine Blister Rust