Improved Germplasm and Breeding Support Tools

Ensis has significant capability to design and implement hardwood and softwood genetic improvement programs. Tree improvement programmes over the years have demonstrably enhanced the productivity of radiata pine forests in Australia and New Zealand.

Ensis has also played a leading role in tree selection and breeding to underpin Australia's developing plantation eucalypt industry; developed genetic improvement programs for tropical species in Australia and abroad and; been strongly involved in pioneer breeding of commercial environmental forestry species.

Ensis research ensures that new plantations utilise world‘s best genetics to guarantee an ongoing competitive advantage for plantation forestry industries. World class research capabilities in quantitative genetics and biotechnology can facilitate the selection of the most appropriate improved tree varieties for wood and fibre industries.

Ensis specialises in advanced propagation technologies and accelerated breeding strategies offers competitive and innovative solutions for activities such as:

• Species selection for various sites. 
• Wood Quality traits. 
• Growth. 
• Survival. 
• Performance assessments for a range of conditions.

Contact:  - General Manager Ensis Genetics