Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Forest Trees
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Interests: forest genetic resources and biodiversity conservation; adaptive potential of forest tree species
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genetic diversity is greatly important and plays a key role for species adaptation, ecosystem resilience, and the sustainability of forest ecosystems, especially under the pressure of environmental and anthropogenic impacts. The successful adaptation of natural populations is under threat due to the reduced genetic base resulting from climate and land-use change, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, population bottlenecks, and inbreeding—endangering, in a number of cases, the existence of even some wild populations. The recommendations for the maintenance and conservation of genetic diversity are dominated by in situ methods as they are more acceptable for economic and environmental reasons, ensuring the necessary conditions for the future evolutionary development of the populations. Although ex situ methods are inherently static and only allow for the conservation of the available genetic pool, they represent an integral part of the overall strategy for the long-term conservation of the genetic resources of forest tree species. Continuing threats to the natural populations of forest tree species and the need to broaden the genetic basis in conservation strategies require the application of innovative approaches and the use of modern scientific tools (molecular markers, GIS, and remote sensing) in order to ensure proper understanding, sustainable management, and long-term conservation of forest genetic resources.
Dr. Maria Glushkova
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genetic diversity
- natural populations
- adaptation
- forest management
- conservation strategy
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