Somatic embryogenesis was achieved in the conifers Pinus nigra Arn. and in the hybrids
Abies alba× A. cephalonica and Abies alba× A. numidica. For initiation of embryogenic …

Forest species in the course of their evolution have experienced several environmental
challenges, which since historic times include anthropogenic pollution. The effects of …

Gymnosperms are a very old and small group of plants compared to angiosperms.
Contemporary science recognizes about 650 extant conifers worldwide. This review focuses …

Thuja sutchuenensis Franch. is a critically endangered plant endemic to the North-East
Chongqing, China. Genetic variation was studied to assess the distribution of genetic …

Studying the genetic diversity and population structure of natural forest populations is
essential for evaluating their ability to survive under future environmental changes and …

The intentional movement of tree genotypes, or assisted migration, is an operational
approach proposed to adapt forest management to climate change. Assisted migration …

Phoebe sheareri is a valuable tree species known as “Golden Nanmu” and is one of the
most important protected tree species in China. However, natural populations are …

Calanthe tsoongiana is a rare terrestrial orchid endemic to China, and this species has
experienced severe habitat loss and fragmentation. Inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) …

Abstract Key message In Europe, P. nigra wood presents a density pattern of longitudinal
variation with an increase from east to west. However, no latitudinal tendencies were …

Bitter (Ferula pseudalliacea) and sweet (Ferula assa-foetida) asafetida (Apiaceae family)
are well-known economic and medicinal herbs owing to their gum. This study investigates …