Wood Properties
By integrating these tests, Camcore helps members select and breed trees with optimal wood characteristics, ensuring stronger, more resilient, and commercially valuable forests.
TreeSonic for MOE (Modulus of Elasticity)
Measures wood stiffness and mechanical strength, helping identify high-quality timber.
Resistograph for Density
Evaluates wood density by drilling a fine needle into the tree, providing insights into wood quality and durability.
Wood Shavings for NIR Chemistry
Uses Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) to analyze wood chemical composition, crucial for pulp and paper production.
Data Analytics
Camcore is developing Camcore Analytics, an R Shiny-based platform designed for efficient data analysis. The Trials Analysis module enables researchers to validate data and conduct single-trial variance analysis (ANOVA). Additional modules for NIR and Resistograph data analysis are in progress, enhancing flexibility and usability for members.
Data Management
Camcore’s Treeplasm database, developed by Creation breeding innovations, stores 23+ million measurements from 2,500+ trials across 25 countries and 72 species. This data enables advanced genetic analysis, species selection, and multi-environment studies, helping members optimize forestry and conservation efforts worldwide.
Analytics App
Camcore Analytics is a powerful, flexible application designed for trial evaluation and genetic analysis. It provides researchers with interactive tools for assessing tree performance, genetic variation, climate impacts, and conservation strategies. With features like trial analysis, resistograph testing, and NIR analytics, it helps optimize breeding programs and sustainable forestry efforts.
Phenotyping and Genotyping
Phenotyping
Phenotyping with terrestrial LiDAR provides high-precision 3D scanning of tree structure, allowing for accurate measurements of growth, form, and density. This advanced technology enhances data collection for genetic analysis, improving breeding programs and forest management. While highly effective, it requires moderate investment for implementation.
Genotyping
GWS Projects
- P. taeda & P. maximinoi à Klabin
- P. taeda à WestRock
- E. dunnii and EGxED à Sappi
- A. crassicarpa à April
Forest Health
Camcore is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving genetic diversity and improving the world’s most valuable tree species. With members in 11 countries, we specialize in breeding Pines, Eucalypts, Gmelina, Teak, and other key species for sustainable plantation forestry.
Species Allocation
Camcore utilizes environmental clustering to refine breeding strategies, ensuring optimal species selection for diverse conditions.
- Climate Adaptability – Evaluating how genotypes respond to climatic stress.
- Enhanced Productivity – Identifying the best-performing genotypes for higher yields.
- Data-Driven Decisions – Providing a strong framework for informed forestry management.
Lab
Camcore is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving genetic diversity and improving the world’s most valuable tree species. With members in 11 countries, we specialize in breeding Pines, Eucalypts, Gmelina, Teak, and other key species for sustainable plantation forestry.
