Research From the Network

Book - Technology for Handling Seeds and Seedlings of Potential Species for Forest and Landscape Restoration in Indonesia

This book discusses the basic principles of handling seeds and seedlings of potential tree species for forest and landscape restoration in Indonesia. In the beginning, the characteristics of the seeds…

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Farmer-reported tree species richness and local knowledge across a land use intensification gradient in upland farming systems of Laos and Vietnam

Smallholder farming landscapes cover large areas of the biodiversity hotspot of the Greater Mekong Subregion and are undergoing rapid land use change driven by economic development, agricultural…

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Are there enough native tree seed sources to meet forest restoration targets? A spatially explicit assessment in tropical Asia

Despite growing global investments in ecosystem restoration, seed supply for native tree species remains a major bottleneck, particularly in the Global South where species diversity is high and…

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Handbook on Tree Seed Production and Propagation Techniques in Laos

This handbook is developed to meet the need for standardized technical and scientific knowledge on afforestation and economic tree planting in Lao PDR. The content summarizes scientific knowledge and practical experience on establishing tree seed banks, managing tree seeds, and propagation techniques for 178 tree and economic tree species. It is an indispensable tool for scientists, nursery operators and farmers to contribute to the goal of increasing the forest area to 70% and making it a reality.

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Are Tree Seed Systems for Forest Landscape Restoration Fit for Purpose? An Analysis of Four Asian Countries

Supply and demand for quality seed of native tree species do not meet, according to research by APFORGEN National Coordinators

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Reference transcriptomes and comparative analyses of six species in the threatened rosewood genus Dalbergia

Dalbergia is a pantropical genus with more than 250 species, many of which are highly threatened due to overexploitation for their rosewood timber, along with general deforestation. Many Dalbergia…

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Physiological responses of rosewoods Dalbergia cochinchinensis and D. oliveri under drought and heat stresses

Dalbergia cochinchinensis and D. oliveri are classified as vulnerable and endangered, respectively, in the IUCN Red List and under continued threat from deforestation and illegal harvesting for…

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MaxEnt modelling for predicting the potential distribution of a near threatened rosewood species (Dalbergia cultrata Graham ex Benth)

Climate change will affect ecological factors that influence species distribution patterns at different spatial and temporal scales. We applied MaxEnt to predict how climate change will influence the…

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Genetic composition of exotic and native teak (Tectona grandis) in Myanmar

Genetic composition of exotic and native teak (Tectona grandis) in Myanmar as revealed by cpSNP and nrSSR markers. Conservation Genetics (In press, September 2015).

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