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Välimäki Sakari

PhD

Research Scientist
Tree breeding , Production systems

Vipusenkuja 5
57200
Savonlinna

sakari.valimaki@luke.fi

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Subject headings: vegetative propagation of forest trees
Research topics and work description in English(free text) : Forest tree vegetative propagation, especially Norway spruce somatic embryogenesis and the conservation of forest tree genetic resources through cryopreservation.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4777-8157


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Running Application of somatic embryogenesis to special forms and novel species [EriSE] 2023-2025 Conservation of forest genetic resources [Metsäpuiden geenivarat_pääprojekti] 2002-2034 [Metsäpuiden geenivarat 01] 2002-2034 Ended AiMBRYO – Artificial intelligence in germination of Norway spruce somatic embryos [AiEMBRYO] 2022-2023 Enhancing forest growth using improved forest regeneration material [MEKANEN ] 2020-2022 Spruce somatic embryogenesis [KuusiSE] 2017-2021
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A1 Journal article (refereed) George, Jan Peter; Rusanen, Mari; Beuker, Egbert; Yrjänä, Leena; Timmermann, Volkmar; Potočić, Nenad; Välimäki, Sakari; Konrad, Heino. 2024. Lessons to learn for better safeguarding of genetic resources during tree pandemics: The case of ash dieback in Europe. Biological conservation 299: 10 p. Välimäki, Sakari; Rusanen, Mari; Aronen, Tuija. 2022. Dehydration Treatment Improves Ulmus glabra Dormant Bud Regeneration from Cryostorage. Forests 13: 6 p. Välimäki, Sakari; Teyssier, Caroline; Tikkinen, Mikko; Delile, Armelle; Boizot, Nathalie; Varis, Saila; Lelu-Walter, Marie-Anne; Aronen, Tuija. 2022. Norway spruce somatic embryogenesis benefits from proliferation of embryogenic tissues on filter discs and cold storage of cotyledonary embryos. Frontiers in Plant Science 13: 15 p. Varis, Saila; Tikkinen, Mikko; Välimäki, Sakari; Aronen, Tuija. 2021. Light Spectra during Somatic Embryogenesis of Norway Spruce—Impact on Growth, Embryo Productivity, and Embling Survival. Forests 12 3: 15 p. Välimäki, Sakari; Hazubska-Przybył, Teresa; Ratajczak, Ewelina; Tikkinen, Mikko; Varis, Saila; Aronen, Tuija. 2021. Somatic Embryo Yield and Quality From Norway Spruce Embryogenic Tissue Proliferated in Suspension Culture. Frontiers in plant science 12: 12 p. Välimäki, Sakari; Rusanen, Mari; Pečínková, Daniela; Tikkinen, Mikko; Aronen, Tuija. 2021. Cryopreservation and Micropropagation Methods for Conservation of Genetic Resources of Ulmus laevis and Ulmus glabra. Forests 12 8: 13 p. Välimäki, Sakari; Paavilainen, Laura; Tikkinen, Mikko; Salonen, Frida; Varis, Saila; Aronen, Tuija. 2020. Production of Norway spruce embryos in a temporary immersion system (TIS). In vitro cellular and developmental biology: plant 56 4: 430-439. A4 Article in a conference publication (refereed) Välimäki, Sakari; Yrjänä, Leena; Aronen, Tuija; Rusanen, Mari. 2025. Elm genetic resources conservation in Finland supplemented by dormant bud cryopreservation. In: Proceedings of the IV International Symposium on Plant Cryopreservation : Oslo, Norway June 12-15, 2023. Acta horticulturae 1421: 111-116. B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings Tikkinen, Mikko A.; Varis, Saila A.; Välimäki, Sakari M.; Nikkanen, Teijo O.; Aronen, Tuija S. 2019. Somatic embryogenesis of Norway spruce in Finland – seven years from start to first commercial pilots. In: Proceedings of the 5th international Conference of teh IUFRO Unit 2.09.02 on ”Clonal Trees in the Bioeconomy Age: Opportunities and Challanges” / Bonga JM, Park YS, Trontin JF (eds.). IUFRO Unit 2.09.02. 166-172. D1 Article in a trade journal Välimäki, Sakari. 2020. Jalavien geenivarat varmuuskopioidaan kryotankkeihin. GeeniVarat 2020: 10-11. D2 Article in professional manuals or guides or professional information systems or text book material Havia, Elina; Bernhardt, Elmar; Pohjankukka, Jonne; Montonen, Henri; Varis, Saila; Välimäki, Sakari; Tikkinen, Mikko. 2024. Robotiikalla tehokkuutta taimituotantoon. In: Metsä, ympäristö ja energia : Soveltavaa tutkimusta ja tuotekehitystä : Vuosijulkaisu 2024. Xamk Kehittää 239: 223-230. Havia, Elina; Huttunen, Eetu; Bernhardt, Elmar; Montonen, Henri; Leinonen, Hannu; Tikkinen, Mikko; Varis, Saila; Välimäki, Sakari. 2022. Robotiikkaa taimituotantoon ja mekaniikan nopea tuotekehitys 3D-tulostuksen avulla. In: Metsä, ympäristö ja energia. Soveltavaa tutkimusta ja tuotekehitystä. Vuosijulkaisu 2022. XAMK kehittää 2022 208: 239-248. D4 Published development or research report or study Helenius, Pekka; Himanen, Katri; Ruotsalainen, Seppo; Rusanen, Mari; Välimäki, Sakari; Yrjänä, Leena. 2023. Metsien kasvun edistäminen jalostetun metsänviljelyaineiston avulla (MEKANEN) -hankkeen loppuraportti.40 s. Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö G5 Doctoral dissertation (article) Välimäki, Sakari. 2024. Tissue culture and cryopreservation in the utilization and conservation of genetic resources of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and elms (Ulmus glabra, U. laevis). Dissertationes Forestales 2024 360:
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Presentations Presentations and posters: Ex situ protection of elm genetic diversity in Finland – dynamic field collections supplemented by static cryocollections. Elms in Changing World 2025, 14.05.2025 Presentations and posters: Laukansaari Giants - spruce propagation for the genomic era. Finnish Plant Science Days, 28.05.2025 Presentations and posters: Creating business from Norway spruce somatic embryogenesis — Can we do it?. The Sixth International Conference of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations Unit 2.09.02: The Might of Vegetative Propagation for Healthy and Productive Forests to Face Climate Change, March 3-8, 2024, Rotorua, New Zealand., 04.03.2024 Presentations and posters: Dormant bud cryopreservation to supplement elm genetic resources conservation in Finland. The 2nd Conference of the Cost Action CA21157 COPYTREE: IN VITRO CULTURE OF WOODY CROPS - PROBLEM SOLVING BY NEW APPRAOACHES, 24.04.2024 Presentations and posters: Paving the Way to Commercial SE Propagation: Norway Spruce in Finland. The Sixth International Conference of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations Unit 2.09.02: The Might of Vegetative Propagation for Healthy and Productive Forests to Face Climate Change, March 3-8, 2024, Rotorua, New Zealand., 06.03.2024 Presentations and posters: Different proliferation techniques for scaling up Norway spruce somatic embryogenesis. European Networkd for Innovative Woody Plant Cloning - CA 21157: Innovative Woody Plant Cloning, 18.04.2023 Presentations and posters: Elm genetic resources conservation in Finland supplemented by dormant bud cryopreservation. IV International Symposium on Plant Cryopreservation, 14.06.2023