Chestnuts are multipurpose trees significant for the economy and wildlife. These trees are
currently found around the globe, demonstrating their genetic adaptation to different …

The genus Castanea includes several tree species that are relevant because of their
geographical extension and their multipurpose character, that includes nut and timber …

Current breeding programs aim to increase the number of ink-tolerant chestnut trees using
vegetative propagation of selected genotypes. However, the commercial vegetative …

Castanea sativa cv.'Garrone Rosso'and 'Marrone di Castel del Rio'are two of the most prized
varieties in Italy due to their valuable and healthy nuts used for fresh consumption and in the …

Georgia is the major part of the Caucasus; it is considered as one of the distinguished
regions of the world with respect to biodiversity. The majority of Georgia's biodiversity is …

Evidence has been documented in Europe of introgression, the transfer of genetic material,
between Asian chestnut species (Castanea crenata and C. mollissima) and the native C …

The deciduous conifer larch has been widely distributed around the world, is a high-quality
wood species and is also used to extract industrial raw materials and medicines. In this …

Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands devastates forest species worldwide, causing significant
ecological and economic impacts. The European chestnut (Castanea sativa) is susceptible …

Bretschneidera sinensis is a monotypic species of rare and tertiary relic trees mainly
distributed in China. B. sinensis is a potentially valuable horticultural plant, which has …

The European chestnut tree (Castanea sativa Mill.) is widely cultivated throughout the
world's temperate regions. In the Mediterranean region, it has a significant economic role …