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Biodiversity Conservation
Lazar Kesic, Klara Cseke, Sasa Orlovic, Dejan B. Stojanovic, Sasa Kostic, Attila Benke, Attila Borovics, Srdan Stojnic, Evangelia Avramidou
Summary: Genetic diversity and structure of seven pedunculate oak populations at the southern edge of their distribution on the Balkan Peninsula (Serbia) were evaluated, showing high genetic diversity and low differentiation among populations. Three additional gene conservation units were suggested for the long-term sustainability of species diversity, considering the importance of rear-edge populations.
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Plant Sciences
Hilke Schroeder, Birgit Kersten
Summary: European oak and European white oak, along with European beech, are the main economically used deciduous tree species in Europe. Identification of these two species is important due to their ecological differences. A marker set of six markers from four nuclear regions has been identified as a cost-efficient and widely applicable method for distinguishing between these two species.
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Plant Sciences
Michael P. Perring, Lionel R. Hertzog, Stefanie R. E. De Groote, Daan Dekeukeleire, Wouter Dekoninck, Pallieter De Smedt, Willem Proesmans, Bram K. Sercu, Thiebe Sleeuwaert, Johan Van Keer, Irene M. van Schrojenstein Lantman, Pieter Vantieghem, Lander Baeten, Dries Bonte, An Martel, Kris Verheyen, Luc Lens
Summary: Across-trophic level community relationships in forest ecosystems are influenced by tree species composition and fragmentation differently. Diversifying monoculture stands with particular species can lead to greater community tightness, affecting different community groups in a coordinated manner across trophic levels.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Charalambos Neophytou, Devrim Semizer-Cuming, Hans-Gerhard Michiels, Antoine Kremer, Simon Jansen, Barbara Fussi
Summary: This study investigates the autochthony and genetic structure of Central European white oaks using chloroplast and nuclear microsatellite markers. The results show that the autochthony of oaks was preserved throughout historical times and still reflects the post-glacial recolonization in both relict and old managed stands. Significant admixture of haplotypes was only observed in stands established after the Second World War, indicating human interference. There were marked differences in nuclear genetic variation among species, with Quercus pubescens exhibiting a pronounced genetic structure.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohamed S. Mady, Reham R. Ibrahim, Elsayed K. El-Sayed, Mohamed El-Shazly, Lo-Yun Chen, Kuei-Hung Lai, Fatheya S. El Shaarawy, Fatma A. Moharram
Summary: This study investigated the phenolic content and anti-diarrheal activity of Quercus coccinea and Quercus robur leaves. Analysis showed that both species contained a variety of polyphenolic compounds. The extracts from both species demonstrated significant anti-diarrheal effects, with Quercus robur showing better efficacy.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lionel R. Hertzog, Martijn L. Vandegehuchte, Daan Dekeukeleire, Wouter Dekoninck, Pallieter deSmedt, Irene van Schrojenstein Lantman, Willem Proesmans, Lander Baeten, Dries Bonte, An Martel, Kris Verheyen, Luc Lens
Summary: The study found that tree species composition and forest fragmentation impact the provision of forest ecosystem services. Tree species mixtures can maximize multifunctionality and biodiversity across trophic levels regardless of the management perspective.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Leszek Stanislaw Jankiewicz, Marzenna Guzicka, Agnieszka Marasek-Ciolakowska
Summary: The study on the spangle gall induced by Neuroterus quercusbaccarum revealed unique structural features such as multicellular epidermal protuberances, sclerenchymatous capsule, and nutritive tissue composition. Growth of the gall is mainly driven by cell division, with nutrient-rich tissue accessible to young larvae.
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Plant Sciences
Igor Kostic, Nina Nikolic, Slobodan Milanovic, Ivan Milenkovic, Jelena Pavlovic, Ana Paravinja, Miroslav Nikolic
Summary: This study investigates the effects of silicon supply on oak seedlings under combined abiotic and biotic stresses. The results show that silicon has a significant ameliorative effect on growth, root health, and root phenome under the most severe stress conditions. Silicon supply differentially affects nutrient uptake and leaf accumulation, and is also influenced by pathogen attack.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Alvaro Gaytan, Karl Gotthard, Ayco J. M. Tack
Summary: Climate change affects not only the early season but also the peak and end of the growing season, significantly impacting the preference and performance of multigenerational plant attackers.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Bernd Degen, Yulai Yanbaev, Ruslan Ianbaev, Svetlana Bakhtina, Albina Tagirova
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the genetic variability and differentiation among populations of pedunculate oak at the eastern margin of the species distribution range. Utilizing new DNA sequencing technology, the research found a relatively similar genetic diversity in seven populations, with significant genetic distances and the presence of genetically peculiar populations. Geographic location played a significant role in genetic differentiation among populations.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Guillermo Guada, Ute Sass-Klaassen, Manuel Souto-Herrero, Ignacio Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: The study conducted in Northwestern Iberia on two oak species, Quercus robur and Q. pyrenaica, revealed the main climatic factors influencing tree growth and identified behavior characteristics of these species at the distribution boundary area. Anatomical traits and radial growth were found to be useful tools in understanding the impact of climate on wood formation processes, with differences observed between sites but with clear identification of controlling factors such as temperature and precipitation. Summer water availability was also linked to growth patterns in both species.
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Plant Sciences
Barbara Mariotti, Sofia Martini, Sabrina Raddi, Francesca Ugolini, Juan A. Oliet, Douglass F. Jacobs, Alberto Maltoni
Summary: Nursery cultivation practices can enhance water stress resistance in forest seedlings after field establishment. This study compared the morphological and physiological responses of three Quercus species to water stress, considering different growing media and fertilization treatments. Seedlings grown in coir exhibited better growth under water stress compared to those grown in peat. Phosphorus fertilization improved seedling performance, especially in terms of survival, while the effects of potassium fertilization varied. The results highlight the importance of modifying cultivation practices to enhance the drought resistance of forest seedlings.
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Forestry
Mariusz Kormanek, Stanislaw Malek, Jacek Banach, Grzegorz Durlo
Summary: The quality of container-grown seedlings is influenced by the air and water properties of the substrate. Increase in substrate density leads to changes in air and water properties within containers, affecting different tree species in varying degrees. Precise control over water dosage during irrigation can reduce water consumption and improve seedling growth for certain species.
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Environmental Sciences
Abderrezzaq Benalia, Walid Chaibraa, Sara Djeghar, Kerroum Derbal, Amel Khalfaoui, Asma Mahfouf, Raouf Bouchareb, Antonio Panico, Antonio Pizzi
Summary: This study reveals the potential of proteins extracted from oak leaves to treat drinking water and industrial oily wastewater. The analysis of oak leaves confirmed the presence of proteins acting as bio-coagulants. The experimental design identified the optimal operating parameters. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of oak leaves proteins in reducing turbidity and pollutants in both drinking water and industrial oily wastewater.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Ionela Stegarus, Anamaria Calugar, Corneliu Tanase, Adriana Musca, Oana Romina Botoran, Mihail Manolache, Anca Cristina Babes, Claudiu Bunea, Emese Gal, Andrea Bunea, Teodora Emilia Coldea
Summary: The addition of oak chips and barrel aging affects the volatile compounds and flavor profiles of Chardonnay wines. Different aging methods led to variations in aroma compounds, with the toasted chip-treated samples showing distinct phenolic compounds. This study has implications for economic considerations and vinification management.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Louise Brousseau, Paul V. A. Fine, Erwin Dreyer, Giovanni G. Vendramin, Ivan Scotti
Summary: This study explores patterns of adaptive divergence in Neotropical trees by studying a hyperdominant Amazonian tree, Eperua falcata Aubl. It reveals genetically driven divergence in seedling growth and leaf traits between different regions and microhabitats. Genome sequencing identified genomic candidates for microgeographic adaptive divergence, suggesting local adaptation operates across multiple spatial scales in Neotropical trees.
Article
Plant Sciences
Marco Landi, Giovanni Agati, Alessio Fini, Lucia Guidi, Federico Sebastiani, Massimiliano Tattini
Summary: Research suggests that anthocyanins effectively absorb blue photons, with the absorbance of blue relative to green photons increasing from tri- to mono-hydroxy B-ring substituted structures, reaching up to 50% of green photons absorption. Molecular events activated by low blue-light availability in purple and green basil suggest a potential photoprotective role of anthocyanins, despite the complexity of analyzing the photosynthetic performance of cyanic versus acyanic leaves due to morpho-anatomical adjustments imposed by epidermal anthocyanin shield.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Raquel Benavides, Barbara Carvalho, Cristina C. Bastias, David Lopez-Quiroga, Antonio Mas, Stephen Cavers, Alan Gray, Audrey Albet, Ricardo Alia, Olivier Ambrosio, Filippos Aravanopoulos, Francisco Aunon, Camilla Avanzi, Evangelia V. Avramidou, Francesca Bagnoli, Eduardo Ballesteros, Evangelos Barbas, Catherine Bastien, Frederic Bernier, Henry Bignalet, Damien Bouic, William Brunetto, Jurata Buchovska, Ana M. Cabanillas-Saldana, Nicolas Cheval, Jose M. Climent, Marianne Correard, Eva Cremer, Darius Danusevicius, Benjamin Dauphin, Fernando Del Cano, Jean-Luc Denou, Bernard Dokhelar, Remi Dourthe, Anna-Maria Farsakoglou, Andreas Fera, Patrick Fonti, Ioannis Ganopoulos, Jose M. Garcia del Barrio, Olivier Gilg, Santiago C. Gonzalez-Martinez, Rene Graf, Delphine Grivet, Felix Gugerli, Christoph Hartleitner, Katrin Heer, Enja Hollenbach, Agathe Hurel, Bernard Issehuth, Florence Jean, Veronique Jorge, Arnaud Jouineau, Jan-Philipp Kappner, Katri Karkkainen, Robert Kesalahti, Florian Knutzen, Sonja T. Kujala, Timo Kumpula, Mariaceleste Labriola, Celine Lalanne, Johannes Lambertz, Martin Lascoux, Gregoire Le Provost, Mirko Liesebach, Ermioni Malliarou, Jeremy Marchon, Nicolas Mariotte, Elisabet Martinez-Sancho, Silvia Matesanz, Helge Meischner, Celia Michotey, Pascal Milesi, Sandro Morganti, Tor Myking, Anne E. Nilsen, Eduardo Notivol, Lars Opgenoorth, Geir ostreng, Birte Pakull, Andrea Piotti, Christophe Plomion, Nicolas Poinot, Mehdi Pringarbe, Luc Puzos, Tanja Pyhajarvi, Annie Raffin, Jose A. Ramirez-Valiente, Christian Rellstab, Sebastian Richter, Juan J. Robledo-Arnuncio, Sergio San Segundo, Outi Savolainen, Volker Schneck, Silvio Schueler, Ivan Scotti, Vladimir Semerikov, Jorn Henrik Sonstebo, Ilaria Spanu, Jean Thevenet, Mari Mette Tollefsrud, Norbert Turion, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Marc Villar, Johan Westin, Bruno Fady, Fernando Valladares
Summary: This study presents a dataset of leaf trait variation from seven important tree species in Europe, which captures significant intra- and interspecific leaf phenotypic variability. The data provides valuable information for studying the relationship between ecosystem functioning and individual trait variability, as well as species response and resilience to environmental changes.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marwan Cheikh Albassatneh, Marcial Escudero, Anne-Christine Monnet, Juan Arroyo, Gianni Baccheta, Francesca Bagnoli, Panayotis Dimopoulos, Arndt Hampe, Agathe Leriche, Frederic Medail, Toni Nikolic, Loic Ponger, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Bruno Fady
Summary: The study aims to understand tree biodiversity patterns in the Mediterranean and provide indicators for better forest protection. High phylogenetic diversity and endemism were found in Southern Spain, Cyprus, some Aegean islands, and eastern Sicily, highlighting these areas as high priority targets for European tree flora conservation.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Endre Gy. Toth, Francesca Bagnoli, Giovanni G. Vendramin, Zsuzsanna Gyorgy, Ilaria Spanu, Maria Honh
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the selection processes in extremely fragmented, peripheral, and isolated populations of Scots pine in central-eastern Europe. The findings revealed that natural selection has played an important role in shaping modern-day genetic variation, allowing for the long-term persistence of populations. Detected selection at functional regions possibly acts to maintain diversity and counteract the effect of genetic erosion.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sanna Olsson, Zaida Lorenzo, Mario Zabal-Aguirre, Andrea Piotti, Giovanni G. Vendramin, Santiago C. Gonzalez-Martinez, Delphine Grivet
Summary: The evolutionary histories of Pinus halepensis and Pinus brutia exhibit contrasting genetic characteristics, with P. brutia showing higher genetic diversity and lack of sub-structure, while P. halepensis displays three distinct genetic clusters. The timing of the species complex history suggests that the two species diverged at the end of the tertiary period, with differing responses to changing climatic conditions leading to their current geographic distributions, demographic histories, and genetic patterns. Multiple glacial-interglacial cycles during the Quaternary further affected the expansion of P. brutia in the Middle East and bottleneck events in P. halepensis, particularly impacting the Western genetic pool of the species during the last glaciations.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anne-Christine Monnet, Kevin Cilleros, Frederic Medail, Marwan Cheikh Albassatneh, Juan Arroyo, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Francesca Bagnoli, Zoltan Barina, Manuel Cartereau, Nicolas Casajus, Panayotis Dimopoulos, Gianniantonio Domina, Aggeliki Doxa, Marcial Escudero, Bruno Fady, Arndt Hampe, Vlado Matevski, Stephen Misfud, Toni Nikolic, Daniel Pavon, Anne Roig, Estefania Santos Barea, Ilaria Spanu, Arne Strid, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Agathe Leriche
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anne-Christine Monnet, Kevin Cilleros, Frederic Medail, Marwan Cheikh Albassatneh, Juan Arroyo, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Francesca Bagnoli, Zoltan Barina, Manuel Cartereau, Nicolas Casajus, Panayotis Dimopoulos, Gianniantonio Domina, Aggeliki Doxa, Marcial Escudero, Bruno Fady, Arndt Hampe, Vlado Matevski, Stephen Misfud, Toni Nikolic, Daniel Pavon, Anne Roig, Estefania Santos Barea, Ilaria Spanu, Arne Strid, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Agathe Leriche
Summary: Trees are crucial in ecosystems worldwide, but the biodiversity of Mediterranean trees is not well understood. The WOODIV database provides reliable data on occurrences, functional traits, and genetic information for 210 Euro-Mediterranean tree species, benefiting research in conservation, biogeography, and community ecology.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marina de Miguel, Isabel Rodriguez-Quilon, Myriam Heuertz, Agathe Hurel, Delphine Grivet, Juan Pablo Jaramillo-Correa, Giovanni G. Vendramin, Christophe Plomion, Juan Majada, Ricardo Alia, Andrew J. Eckert, Santiago C. Gonzalez-Martinez
Summary: A decade of genetic association studies has shown that complex traits are determined by multiple genetic loci, each with a small effect-size. This study used a multilocus approach to estimate the degree of polygenicity in fitness-related traits of a long-lived plant, maritime pine, and analyzed its variation across environments and years. The results showed a remarkably stable degree of polygenicity across traits, environments, and years, with evidence of local adaptation and negative selection.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nicole Moreira Veto, Dragos Postolache, Frank L. Guzman Escudero, Elia Vajana, Ricardo Burgo Braga, Fabiano Salgueiro, Rogerio Margis, Giovanni G. Vendramin, Andreia C. Turchetto-Zolet
Summary: This study investigates population genetic structure and adaptive genetic diversity in Eugenia uniflora, a tropical tree species. The study finds spatial population structuring and higher genetic diversity in southern populations. It also identifies candidate loci potentially involved in local adaptation.
BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Jelena M. M. Aleksic, Milan Mataruga, Vanja Danicic, Branislav Cvjetkovic, Dordije Milanovic, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Camilla Avanzi, Andrea Piotti
Summary: Studying the transmission of genetic diversity between generations is crucial for assessing the survival prospects of fragmented forest tree populations. This is especially urgent for rare, endangered species at high risk of extinction and highly susceptible to climate change. In this study, the gene flow patterns of the IUCN red-listed Serbian spruce population were assessed for the first time using parentage analysis. The results showed that fire disturbance triggered natural regeneration and increased pollen immigration. The study provides essential information for the dynamic management and conservation of this rare and endangered species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ivan Scotti, Hadrien Lalague, Sylvie Oddou-Muratorio, Caroline Scotti-Saintagne, Rose Ruiz Daniels, Delphine Grivet, Francois Lefevre, Philippe Cubry, Bruno Fady, Santiago C. Gonzalez-Martinez, Anne Roig, Isabelle Lesur-Kupin, Francesca Bagnoli, Vanina Guerin, Christophe Plomion, Philippe Rozenberg, Giovanni G. Vendramin
Summary: Microgeographical adaptation occurs when directional selection persists despite gene flow. This study investigates the patterns of genomic divergence in four European and Mediterranean conifers with different life-history traits and ecological requirements. The results show that selection is strong in all species but affects different loci in each. Within-population diversity at microgeographical scales is likely to be a reservoir of adaptive potential.
Article
Ecology
Felix Gugerli, Sabine Brodbeck, Bertalan Lendvay, Benjamin Dauphin, Francesca Bagnoli, Willem O. van Der Knaap, Willy Tinner, Maria Hohn, Giovanni G. Vendramin, Cesar Morales-Molino, Christoph Schworer
Summary: The study aimed to understand the historical climate shifts and their impact on Pinus cembra. The research combined genetic structure and palaeoecological findings to identify putative refugia and re-colonisation routes. The results suggest that P. cembra survived the Last Glacial Maximum in southern regions and expanded into its current range during the Late Glacial.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexis Marchesini, Andrea Silverj, Sara Torre, Omar Rota-Stabelli, Matteo Girardi, Iacopo Passeri, Ilaria Fracasso, Federico Sebastiani, Cristiano Vernesi
Summary: In this study, the European beech was subjected to whole-genome resequencing, revealing clear genetic differentiation at the chloroplast, mitochondrial, and nuclear genome levels. The divergence between the Alpine and Apennine populations was dated back to approximately 660 thousand years ago, indicating a long history of separation. This information has important conservation implications for the adaptation of this tree species to ongoing climate changes.
Article
Forestry
Sanna Olsson, Guia Giovannelli, Anne Roig, Ilaria Spanu, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Bruno Fady
Summary: Using the subsection Pinus as an example, this study explains the issue of weak support in phylogenetic studies of closely related pine species and suggests that popular genetic markers are not recommended for species identification purposes in European pines.
IFOREST-BIOGEOSCIENCES AND FORESTRY
(2022)