Southern Tree Breeding Association - Generating increased profits through innovative genetic solutions

The Southern Tree Breeding Association (STBA) manages the Australian cooperative tree improvement programs. The STBA has a focus on increasing the profits of its Members by identifying elite genetic material for commercial deployment, increasing the rate of genetic gain achieved on an annual basis, providing a bridge between research and commercial implementation, developing the tools necessary to efficiently and routinely provide information for commercial decisions. (STBA Brochure)

The STBA has developed TREEPLAN®, a leading edge analytical system for genetic evaluation. The system is routinely used for the Australian cooperative tree improvement programs. The TREEPLAN® genetic evaluation system provides an integrated solution to managing data and regularly producing breeding values for improved profit.

PlantPlan Genetics Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the STBA, provides a TREEPLAN® bureau service to meet the needs of clients in forest and plant breeding programs internationally. (PlantPlan Genetics Brochure)