Evolution-based approach needed for the conservation and silviculture of peripheral forest tree populations
The fate of peripheral forest tree populations is of particular interest in the context of climate change. These populations may concurrently be those where the most significant evolutionary changes…
MoreBOOK: Tropical fruit tree diversity: Good practices for in situ and on-farm conservation
This book fills this gap by combining good practices from the research project on tropical fruit trees with chapters from external experts to broaden its scope and relevance. Sthapit et al (eds).…
MoreREPORT: State of the World’s plants
The report provides, for the first time, a baseline assessment of our current knowledge on the diversity of plants on earth, the global threats these plants currently face, and the policies dealing…
MoreFAO is developing a regional restoration strategy and action plan for Asia-Pacific
A high-level regional consultation was organized at the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in February to discuss regional collaboration on forest and landscape restoration. Read about other recommendations…
MoreIs your forest genetics research already in the global TreeGenes database?
TreeGenes database of University of California, Davis, includes information about studied tree species, publications, information on DNA extraction, genetic maps, molecular markers, ESTs, genotypic…
MoreGot results on local adaptation in tree species?
A systematic review on local adaptation in tree species has so far yielded 4700 references from across the world. Researcher David Boshier and his co-workers are now looking for any other publications…
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APFORGEN is a regional programme and network with a holistic approach to the conservation and management of the Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) in the Asia-Pacific region
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