Johansson, Max, 2025. Which are the more important Magnolia species of Thailand, and what is their potential for hybridization with species hardy to Sweden?. First cycle, G2E. Alnarp: SLU, Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)
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Abstract
The Magnoliaceae family represents one of the oldest lineages of flowering plants, with a rich evolutionary history spanning over 100 million years. Thailand is home to 27 native Magnolia species and offers unique and interesting opportunities for hybridization due to the diverse morphological, aesthetic, and genetic traits of its native species. This study explores the seemingly underused potential of Thai Magnolia species in hybridization with temperate varieties to enhance resilience, adaptability, and aesthetic diversity in horticulture. Through a combination of literature review, field observation, and semi-structured interviews, the study identifies key species suitable for hybridization based on genetic closeness, cultural significance, and aesthetic value thus providing knowledge for future hybridization with species hardy to Sweden and temperate regions.
The findings highlight genetic relationships between temperate magnolias and those native to Thailand providing practical findings and insights for magnolia breeders, landscape architects, conservationists and more, offering a foundation for future hybridization projects.
| Main title: | Which are the more important Magnolia species of Thailand, and what is their potential for hybridization with species hardy to Sweden? |
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| Authors: | Johansson, Max |
| Supervisor: | Levinsson, Anna and Chamchumroon, Voradol |
| Examiner: | Sjöman, Henrik |
| Series: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Volume/Sequential designation: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Year of Publication: | 2025 |
| Level and depth descriptor: | First cycle, G2E |
| Student's programme affiliation: | LY001 Landscape Engineer Programme 180 HEC |
| Supervising department: | (LTJ, LTV) > Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101) |
| Keywords: | Champaca, champee, magnoliaceae, michelia, manglietia, oyama, rytidospermum, phuang malai, phylogenetic, prezygotic, ndhf, pollination syndrome, clades, subgenus, plastid, nuclear, genomes, hybridization |
| URN:NBN: | urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-s-21437 |
| Permanent URL: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-s-21437 |
| Language: | English |
| Deposited On: | 18 Aug 2025 13:27 |
| Metadata Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2025 01:04 |
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