Forest Tree Genetics, Breeding and Environmental Adaption

Dear Colleagues,

Forest tree species are increasingly threatened by the impacts of climate change, including drought, extreme high and low temperatures, heavy metal contamination, soil salinity, and the spread of pests and diseases. To address these challenges, the development of new tools and methods is essential for overcoming the limitations of traditional breeding, particularly those associated with long generation times, and to identify new sources of resistance. Recent advancements in genomics, marker-assisted selection, genomic prediction, and genome editing provide powerful tools to effectively harness the genetic diversity of trees. These technologies enable molecular breeding, facilitating precise early selection, enhancing efficiency, and reducing the time and costs involved in forest tree breeding. Consequently, these improvements will enhance our ability to respond to or mitigate the emergence of new abiotic and biotic environmental stressors.

This Special Issue will focus on the genetic breeding of forest trees and their adaptation to rapidly changing environments. It will explore the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying stress resistance traits in trees, aiming to identify innovative breeding strategies that enhance their resilience to environmental stressors. Original research articles and reviews in this area are also welcome.

Dr. Jingli Yang
Dr. Huiyu Li
Guest Editors

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