Contribution of genetics to ecological restoration
Ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems has emerged as a critical tool in the fight to
reverse and ameliorate the current loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Approaches …
reverse and ameliorate the current loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Approaches …
Evolution of plant materials for ecological restoration: insights from the applied and basic literature
Restoration is normally conducted with the goal of creating plant populations that establish,
survive, successfully reproduce, contribute to ecosystem function and persist in the long …
survive, successfully reproduce, contribute to ecosystem function and persist in the long …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species
Rehabilitation and restoration of forest ecosystems are in growing demand to tackle climate
change, biodiversity loss and desertification—major environmental problems of our time …
change, biodiversity loss and desertification—major environmental problems of our time …
Detection of hybrids in nature: application to oaks (Quercus suber and Q. ilex)
C Burgarella, Z Lorenzo, R Jabbour-Zahab, R Lumaret… - Heredity, 2009 - nature.com
Powerful and accurate detection of first-generation (F1) hybrids and backcrosses in nature is
needed to achieve a better understanding of the function and dynamics of introgression. To …
needed to achieve a better understanding of the function and dynamics of introgression. To …
[PDF][PDF] Genetic diversity and forest reproductive material-from seed source selection to planting
How much of genetic diversity is desirable in mass production of forest reproductive
material? How mass production of forest reproductive material reduces genetic diversity …
material? How mass production of forest reproductive material reduces genetic diversity …
Acorn size is more important than nursery fertilization for outplanting performance of Quercus variabilis container seedlings
W Shi, P Villar-Salvador, G Li, X Jiang - Annals of Forest Science, 2019 - Springer
Key message Small acorns are usually discarded for seedling cultivation because they
reduce plant quality. This, however, can potentially reduce genetic diversity of plantations …
reduce plant quality. This, however, can potentially reduce genetic diversity of plantations …
Genetic Consequences of Habitat Fragmentation in Long-Lived Tree Species: The Case of the Mediterranean Holm Oak (Quercus ilex, L.)
Large-scale forest fragmentation can increase interpopulation genetic differentiation and
erode the genetic variability of remnant plant populations. In this study, we analyze the …
erode the genetic variability of remnant plant populations. In this study, we analyze the …
Maternal influences on seed mass effect and initial seedling growth in four Quercus species
Seed mass represents the reserves available for growth in the first stages of plant
establishment. Variation in seed mass is an important trait which may have consequences …
establishment. Variation in seed mass is an important trait which may have consequences …
An overview of oak species in Pakistan: past, present, and future research perspectives
Quercus spp. have formed broad-leaved evergreen forests in the Hindu Kush and
Himalayan regions of Pakistan. Seven species of the genus Quercus (Q. baloot Griff., Q …
Himalayan regions of Pakistan. Seven species of the genus Quercus (Q. baloot Griff., Q …
Using multiple seedlots in restoration planting enhances genetic diversity compared to natural regeneration in fragmented tropical forests
X Zeng, GA Fischer - Forest Ecology and Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Catastrophic degradation of forests is ongoing worldwide and leads to severe forest
fragmentation. Restoration plantings are often necessary to restore fragmented forests …
fragmentation. Restoration plantings are often necessary to restore fragmented forests …