Algoma University College

Thesis in Computer Science

Thesis Agreement

Date Submitted

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 9/19/96

Student Number

Student Name

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 Frank Schnekenburger

Faculty Advisor

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 Pawan Lingras

Project Title

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 Use of Genetic Algorithms to Optimize Tree Breeding Strategies in Ontario.

Project Description

The development of tree breeding strategies requires the simultaneous 
consideration of many complex objectives and constraints.  Objectives may 
include maximizing genetic gain, economic benefits and/or genetic diversity; 
constraints include restricting the number of families, controlling frequency 
of progeny, and/or limiting geographic distribution of parents.  Genetic 
algorithms will be studied as a means of searching for optimum solutions 
to specific breeding objective-constraint scenarios in Ontario.  The effects 
of different genetic algorithms and changes in algorithm parameters will be 
examined.  Results will be compared with the currently planned strategies.