Seth Green (pisciculture) Fish Culture", in 1888. For many years he was the editor of the sports department of "American Angler". His work and contributions to fish culture were recognized in both the U.S. and abroad. In 1872 and 1875 the of France awarded Green solid gold medals for his work in pisciculture. In 1876, the U.S. Centennial Commission gave Seth Green a certificate of award at the International Exhibition held at Philadelphia. In 1880, the in Berlin awarded Green a gold medal for his work in fish culture. In 1882 Green was on a fishing trip off the coast of the Carolinas
Tree breeding Tree breeding Tree breeding is the application of genetic, reproductive biology and economics principles to the genetic improvement and management of forest trees. In contrast to the selective breeding of livestock, arable crops, and horticultural flowers over the last few centuries, the breeding of trees, with the exception of fruit trees, is a relatively recent occurrence. A typical forest tree breeding program starts with selection of superior phenotypes (plus trees) in a natural or planted forest. This application of mass selection improves the mean performance of the forest. Offspring is obtained from selected trees and grown in test plantations that