Biographical note

Richard B. Hall was born March 24, 1947, in Mendota, Illinois. He received his B.S. (1969) in forest management from Iowa State University and his Ph.D. (1974) in plant breeding/plant genetics (forestry) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Dr. Hall joined the Forestry Department at Iowa State University as a Research Associate (1974). He was promoted to Assistant Professor (1974-1977), Associate Professor (1977-1983), and Professor (1983-present). As of 2008, he is Professor of Forestry in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University.

Research conducted by Dr. Hall focuses on genetic selection and short-rotation silviculture. One of his current projects (2008) includes selection of genetically superior tree species for use in the biofuels and new products industries.

Dr. Hall and his wife, Beverly, have two children: Janelle and Christine.

 

Collection description

The collection (1976-[ongoing]) primarily consists of published articles and research proposals of Richard B. Hall, Professor of Forestry in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University.  The collection also includes biographical information and an annual report for the Breeding Alnus for Intensive Culture of Biomass for Energy Project, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy.

Organization

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

1

1

Biographical information

1976-2008

1

2

Article: "5 Strategies for Clonal Forestry with Poplars, Aspens, and Willows"

1993

1

3

Article: "Cold Storage of In Vitro Cultures of Hybrid Poplar Shoots"

1991

1

4

Article: "Considerations in the Genetic Improvement of Alder"

1979

1

5

Article: "Developing Populus Alba Improvement Programs in Iowa and Italy"

1993

1

6

Article: "DNA Reassociation Kinetics of Four Conifers"

1980

1

7

Article: "Modifying Populus Environmental Responses: Impacts on Wood Quantity and Quality"

2001

1

8

Article: "Reassessment of Using Light-Sensitive Diazo Paper for Measuring Integrated Light in the Field"

1995

1

9

Article: "The Role of Physiology in Tree Improvement"

1980

1

10

Article: "Sprouting Capability of 17 Tropical Tree Species After Overstory Removal in Quintana Roo, Mexico"

2000

1

11

Article: "Toward Development of Optimal Alnus Glutinosa Symbioses"

1979

1

12

Article: "Use of the Crown Competition Factor Concept to Select Clones and Spacings for Short-Rotation Woody Crops"

1994

1

13

Article: "Woody Plant Protoplast Technology and Its Applications"

1990

1

14

Report: "Breeding Alnus for Intensive Culture of Biomass for Energy, 1987-88 Annual Report"

1988

1

15-17

Research proposals

1984-1991