Forest Tree Genetic Resources: Diversity, Adaptation and Biotechnological Propagation
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forest ecology; silviculture; forest genetic resources; adaptive forest management; woody species
Interests: forest ecology; forest soils; forest ecosystems; biodiversity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forests are facing unprecedented challenges under rapid climate change, making the conservation and utilization of forest tree genetic resources more critical than ever. Genetic diversity represents the foundation of forest resilience, enabling trees to cope with increasing pressures such as drought, extreme temperatures and emerging pathogens. This Special Issue explores the genetic, epigenetic and biotechnological mechanisms that shape adaptive responses in forest trees, highlighting recent advances in population genomics, epigenomics and adaptive modeling. It also emphasizes innovative propagation technologies, including somatic embryogenesis, micropropagation and cryopreservation, as essential tools for conservation and restoration. Contributions addressing adaptive traits, assisted gene flow, forest reproductive material transfer and cutting-edge genetic approaches are particularly encouraged. By bridging molecular science with silvicultural practice, this collection aims to advance climate-adaptive forestry, strengthen ex situ conservation strategies and provide actionable solutions for sustaining forest ecosystems in a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Ruben Budău
Prof. Dr. Lucian Dinca
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest genetic resources
- population genomics
- forest tree breeding
- adaptive variation
- somatic embryogenesis
- micropropagation
- cryopreservation
- genome editing
- epigenetics
- climate-resilient forestry
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