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View article: What do indeterminacy and uncertainty mean in landscape research? Perspectives from natural sciences, social sciences, and arts
What do indeterminacy and uncertainty mean in landscape research? Perspectives from natural sciences, social sciences, and arts Open
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View article: Genomic models for accurate estimation of breeding values in Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis Bong. Carr)
Genomic models for accurate estimation of breeding values in Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis Bong. Carr) Open
Genomics is advancing estimation of breeding values for selective breeding. Traditional pedigree information used in the estimation of breeding values can still be competitive to genomic information when markers do not adequately capture g…
View article: Genetic basis of traits and local adaptation in UK silver birch
Genetic basis of traits and local adaptation in UK silver birch Open
Knowledge of the genomic basis of phenotypes in forest trees lags that of other economically important organisms. We sequenced the genomes of 2054 silver birch trees from 20-year-old field trials at three locations in Britain, each site co…
View article: Evidence of Genetic Isolation and Differentiation Among Historically Fragmented British Populations of Common Juniper, <i>Juniperus communis</i> L.
Evidence of Genetic Isolation and Differentiation Among Historically Fragmented British Populations of Common Juniper, <i>Juniperus communis</i> L. Open
Habitat fragmentation and population isolation pose a threat to the genetic diversity and adaptability of many species. The common juniper, Juniperus communis L., a keystone species for juniper scrub habitat and one of only three conifers …
View article: Local Genetic Adaptations Among Remnant Populations of British Common Juniper, <scp>Juniperus communis</scp>, Indicated by a Common Garden Trial
Local Genetic Adaptations Among Remnant Populations of British Common Juniper, <span>Juniperus communis</span>, Indicated by a Common Garden Trial Open
Habitat fragmentation and genetic isolation pose threats to the genetic diversity and resilience of natural populations. Protecting the genetic diversity of populations, and the processes that sustain it, optimizes their ability to adapt t…
View article: Survey on threatened medicinal plants diversity of Northwestern Syria
Survey on threatened medicinal plants diversity of Northwestern Syria Open
Throughout history, many plant species have been used as natural medicines to prevent and treat human diseases. Due to its geographical location, climate, and history, Syria contains a remarkable diversity of medicinal plants. However, in …
View article: Tree nursery environments and their effect on early trait variation
Tree nursery environments and their effect on early trait variation Open
Despite the major role of nurseries in raising young plants and trees prior to transplantation, not enough is known about how the nursery climate impacts the growth and development of plants from germination through to maturity. It is impo…
View article: Evidence of genetic isolation and differentiation among historically fragmented British populations of common juniper,<i>Juniperus communis</i>L.
Evidence of genetic isolation and differentiation among historically fragmented British populations of common juniper,<i>Juniperus communis</i>L. Open
Habitat fragmentation and populations isolation pose a threat to the genetic diversity and adaptability of many species. The common juniper, Juniperus communis L., a keystone species for juniper scrub habitat and one of only three conifers…
View article: Not like other conifers: evaluation of phenotypic diversity in British common juniper,<i>Juniperus communis</i>, indicates genetic isolation and local adaptations among remnant populations
Not like other conifers: evaluation of phenotypic diversity in British common juniper,<i>Juniperus communis</i>, indicates genetic isolation and local adaptations among remnant populations Open
Habitat fragmentation and genetic isolation pose threats to the genetic diversity and resilience of natural populations. Protecting the genetic diversity of populations, and the processes that sustain it, optimises their ability to adapt t…
View article: An Improved Chromosome‐scale Genome Assembly and Population Genetics resource for <i>Populus tremula</i>.
An Improved Chromosome‐scale Genome Assembly and Population Genetics resource for <i>Populus tremula</i>. Open
Aspen ( Populus tremula L.) is a keystone species and a model system for forest tree genomics. We present an updated resource comprising a chromosome‐scale assembly, population genetics and genomics data. Using the resource, we explore the…
View article: Significant and persistent carryover effects in Scots pine
Significant and persistent carryover effects in Scots pine Open
After tracking Scots pine plants from germination to 15 years old, through contrasting early life environments, we observed significant and persistent carryover effects. Groups of plants from common genetic backgrounds were raised in disti…
View article: Tree nursery environments and their effect on early trait variation
Tree nursery environments and their effect on early trait variation Open
Despite the major role of nurseries in raising young plants and trees prior to transplantation, not enough is known about how the nursery climate impacts the growth and development of plants from germination through to maturity. It is impo…
View article: Conifers Concentrate Large Numbers of NLR Immune Receptor Genes on One Chromosome
Conifers Concentrate Large Numbers of NLR Immune Receptor Genes on One Chromosome Open
Nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat (NLR) immune receptor genes form a major line of defense in plants, acting in both pathogen recognition and resistance machinery activation. NLRs are reported to form large gene clusters in…
View article: High-density genetic linkage mapping in Sitka spruce advances the integration of genomic resources in conifers
High-density genetic linkage mapping in Sitka spruce advances the integration of genomic resources in conifers Open
In species with large and complex genomes such as conifers, dense linkage maps are a useful resource for supporting genome assembly and laying the genomic groundwork at the structural, populational, and functional levels. However, most of …
View article: Conifers concentrate large numbers of NLR immune receptor genes on one chromosome
Conifers concentrate large numbers of NLR immune receptor genes on one chromosome Open
Nucleotide-binding domain and Leucine-rich Repeat (NLR) immune receptor genes form a major line of defence in plants, acting in both pathogen recognition and resistance machinery activation. NLRs are reported to form large gene clusters in…
View article: High-density genetic linkage mapping in Sitka spruce advances the integration of genomic resources in conifers
High-density genetic linkage mapping in Sitka spruce advances the integration of genomic resources in conifers Open
In species with large and complex genomes such as conifers, dense linkage maps are a useful for supporting genome assembly and laying the genomic groundwork at the structural, populational and functional levels. However, most of the 600+ e…
View article: Wild relatives of fruit trees in Syria: Genetic resources threatened by conflict
Wild relatives of fruit trees in Syria: Genetic resources threatened by conflict Open
Wild relatives of fruit trees (WRFT) are highly valued for food and tradable products by rural communities, especially in low-income countries and as such are a vital resource for tree improvement. During periods of conflict, a lack of sup…
View article: Phenotypic trait variation in a long-term multisite common garden experiment of Scots pine in Scotland
Phenotypic trait variation in a long-term multisite common garden experiment of Scots pine in Scotland Open
Multisite common garden experiments, exposing common pools of genetic diversity to a range of environments, allow quantification of plastic and genetic components of trait variation. For tree species, such studies must be long term as they…
View article: Spruce giga‐genomes: structurally similar yet distinctive with differentially expanding gene families and rapidly evolving genes
Spruce giga‐genomes: structurally similar yet distinctive with differentially expanding gene families and rapidly evolving genes Open
SUMMARY Spruces ( Picea spp.) are coniferous trees widespread in boreal and mountainous forests of the northern hemisphere, with large economic significance and enormous contributions to global carbon sequestration. Spruces harbor very lar…
View article: Phenotypic trait variation in a long-term, multisite common garden of Scots pine in Scotland
Phenotypic trait variation in a long-term, multisite common garden of Scots pine in Scotland Open
Multisite common garden experiments, exposing common pools of genetic diversity to a range of environments, allow quantification of plastic and genetic components of trait variation. For tree species, such studies must be long term as they…
View article: Environmental factors and host genetic variation shape the fungal endophyte communities within needles of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Environmental factors and host genetic variation shape the fungal endophyte communities within needles of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) Open
To determine the role of environmental and host genetic factors in shaping fungal endophyte communities we used culturing and metabarcoding techniques to quantify fungal taxa within healthy Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) needles in a 7-y ol…
View article: Improving knowledge of Xylella fastidiosa vector ecology: modelling vector occurrence and abundance in the wider landscape in Scotland
Improving knowledge of Xylella fastidiosa vector ecology: modelling vector occurrence and abundance in the wider landscape in Scotland Open
The insect-vectored, bacterial plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa is currently absent from Scotland and the wider UK, but if introduced could be a serious threat to trees and other plants. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the eco…
View article: Identifying and testing marker–trait associations for growth and phenology in three pine species: Implications for genomic prediction
Identifying and testing marker–trait associations for growth and phenology in three pine species: Implications for genomic prediction Open
In tree species, genomic prediction offers the potential to forecast mature trait values in early growth stages, if robust marker–trait associations can be identified. Here we apply a novel multispecies approach using genotypes from a new …
View article: Adaptive Introgression Facilitates Adaptation to High Latitudes in European Aspen (<i>Populus tremula</i> L.)
Adaptive Introgression Facilitates Adaptation to High Latitudes in European Aspen (<i>Populus tremula</i> L.) Open
Understanding local adaptation has become a key research area given the ongoing climate challenge and the concomitant requirement to conserve genetic resources. Perennial plants, such as forest trees, are good models to study local adaptat…