The accelerating global rate of species extinctions and the inevitable human impacts on
biodiversity have increased the need to conserve, restore and use ecosystems sustainably …

Genetic diversity provides the essential basis for the adaptation and resilience of tree
species to environmental stress and change. The genetic conservation of tree species is an …

Crop wild relatives (CWRs) are recognized as the best potential source of traits for crop
improvement. However, successful crop improvement using CWR relies on identifying …

Adaptive capacity is a topic at the forefront of environmental change research with roots in
both social, ecological, and evolutionary science. It is closely related to the evolutionary …

Safeguarding sustainability of forest ecosystems with their habitat variability and all their
functions is of highest priority. Therefore, the long-term adaptability of forest ecosystems to a …

Background Knowledge of genetic structure and the factors that shape it has an impact on
forest management practices. European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) has declined …

Teak (Tectona grandis) has been widely planted in 70 tropical countries because of the
utility and value of its wood. This species was introduced to Indonesia more than 100 years …

The maintenance of biological diversity at ecosystem, species and intraspecific levels is
essential to ensure the survival of forests. The palaeartic yew Taxus baccata is part of a …

The conservation and sustainable use of forests and forest genetic resources (FGR) is a
challenging task for scientists and foresters. Forest management practices can affect …

Acer monspessulanum L. is an important tree species found in the temperate Zagros forests
of Iran. Despite its importance, the long-term persistence of its small and fragmented …