Quercus Conservation Genetics and Genomics: Past, Present, and Future

• Published in: Forests Vol. 12; no. 7; p. 882
• Main Authors: Backs, Janet R., Ashley, Mary V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 06.07.2021
• Subjects: Citations; Climate change; Conservation genetics; Ecosystem services; ecosystems; Endangered & extinct species; Gap analysis; Genetic analysis; Genetic diversity; Genetic research; Genetic structure; Genetic variability; genetic variation; Genetics; Genomics; humans; Hybridization; Land use; landscapes; Macroevolution; Northern Hemisphere; Oak; Phylogenetics; Phylogeny; Population genetics; Population studies; Quercus; Taxonomy; Threatened species; United States > US; Mexico; China

Quercus species (oaks) have been an integral part of the landscape in the northern hemisphere for millions of years. Their ability to adapt and spread across different environments and their contributions to many ecosystem services is well documented. Human activity has placed many oak species in pe...