Over the past two decades, research in forest tree genomics has lagged behind that of
model and agricultural systems. However, genomic research in forest trees is poised to enter …

With the completion of the Populus trichocarpa genome sequence and the development of
various genetic, genomic, and biochemical tools, Populus now offers many possibilities to …

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration ([CO2]) significantly influences plant
growth, development, and biomass. Increased photosynthesis rate, together with lower …

Stomata play a pivotal role in the regulation of gas exchange in flowering plants and are
distributed throughout the aerial epidermis. In leaves, the pattern of stomatal distribution is …

Projections of temperature and precipitation patterns across the United States during the
next 50 yr anticipate a 1.5 to 2° C warming and a slight increase in precipitation as a result of …

Background An increased understanding of leaf area development is important in a number
of fields: in food and non-food crops, for example short rotation forestry as a biofuels …

Flowering is a critical milestone in the life cycle of plants, and changes in the timing of
flowering may alter processes at the species, community and ecosystem levels. Therefore …

The genetic control of carbon allocation and partitioning in woody perennial plants is poorly
understood despite its importance for carbon sequestration, biofuels and other wood‐based …

Background Premature leaf senescence induced by external stress conditions, eg drought
stress, is a main factor for yield losses in barley. Research in drought stress tolerance has …

Growth traits in trees are fundamental components of adaptation in a forest ecosystem and
of productivity in planted forests. A number of processes determine tree growth, which are …