Phenotypic and Genetic Diversity in Tree Species
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 337
Special Issue Editors
Interests: QTLs; biotic stress; molecular markers; germplasm; phenotyping
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Interests: tree; breeding; molecular markers; MAS; phenotyping
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The key challenges in forest tree species research are intricately linked to the sustainable development of agroecological habitats. This includes enhancing adaptability to environmental constraints, increasing resistance to biotic stresses, and selecting novel genotypes with superior traits.
The effective utilization, conservation, and sustainable management of plant genetic resources are crucial to ensure the preservation of the environment for future generations. These factors are pivotal in determining tree system adaptability to diverse conditions. In recent decades, significant progress has been made in applying molecular tools to characterize and conserve genetic diversity in forest tree species.
Molecular marker technologies are increasingly used to explore genetic structure and function, providing the high-resolution profiling of DNA variation within tree germplasm collections. Advances in DNA-based data and innovative phenotyping techniques are bridging the gap between genotype and phenotype, enabling more effective selection of tree species.
Dr. Chiara Catalano
Prof. Dr. Gaetano Distefano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest tree biodiversity
- genetic variability
- phenotypic trait characterization
- future perspectives for tree system sustainability
- biodiversity conservation
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