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Genetic origin of two Italian provenances I11 and I15 compared to possible eight American IUFRO provenances of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) from North America
In IUFRO experimental plots of 1969–1970, two 'Italian' provenances, I11 and I15, of unknown genetic origins, have consistently exhibited remarkable...
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Ecotypic variation in multiple traits of European beech: selection of suitable provenances based on performance and stability
Induced by climate change associated disturbances and further promoted by changes in forest management, the proportion of European beech, a highly...
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Germplasm characterization and SDS-PAGE analysis of caper (Capparis spinosa L.) from different provenances
BackgroundCapparis spinosa L. is a typical desert plant that is resistant to high temperatures and drought, and at the same time is rich in...
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Climatic Response of Larch (Larix sp.) Radial Increment in Provenances on the Krasnoyarsk Forest Steppe
AbstractThis article presents the results of a comparative analysis of the radial increment of various larch species and provenances growing on a...
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Selection of superior provenances/families of Docynia delavayi based on phenotypic variation analysis on seedling growth traits
Docynia delavayi (Franch.) Schneid. is a wild fruit tree that can be widely used for medicinal and edible purpose and has a high value of...
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Intraspecific variations in leaf functional traits of Cunninghamia lanceolata provenances
BackgroundStudies on intra-specific variability in leaf functional traits is important to evaluate adaptation of the species to predicted climate...
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Tree rings, wood density and climate–growth relationships of four Douglas-fir provenances in sub-Mediterranean Slovenia
Key messageThe relationships between growth rates of examined provenances in the sub-Mediterranean change between juvenile and adult growth phase,...
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Effect of drought stress on the physiology and early growth of seven Senegalia (Acacia) Senegal (L.) Britton provenances
Decline of Senegalia senegal ( Acacia senegal ) in its natural range has been observed and attributed mainly to harsh environmental conditions such as...
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Tree-ring isotopic composition reveals intraspecific variation in water use efficiency of Pinus pinaster Ait. provenances grown in common gardens
Key messageThe physiological responses expressed by variation in carbon and oxygen stable isotopes and iWUE in five provenances of maritime pine...
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Comparing the Above and Below-Ground Chemical Defences of Three Rumex Species Between Their Native and Introduced Provenances
Compared to their native range, non-native plants often experience reduced levels of herbivory in the introduced range. This may result in reduced...
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Inter-provenance variability and phenotypic plasticity of wood and leaf traits related to hydraulic safety and efficiency in seven European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) provenances differing in yield
Key messageSeven European beech provenances differing largely in growth performance were grown at two common garden sites in Germany and Slovakia....
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Phenotypic diversity in Tamarindus indica L. sourced from different provenances in India
Tamarindus indica L. is a multipurpose monotypic agroforestry species, possessing numerous domestic and industrial applications. It grows naturally...
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Germination responses with different treatments, seed vigour and seedling growth of Pterolobium stellatum (Forssk.) provenances stored from 19 to 30 years
Knowledge of the genetic variability of different species for conservation purposes and quality seedling production after longer storage time is...
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Study on the variation in and selection of Fraxinus mandshurica provenances and families in northeast China
Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. is one of the main afforestation species in northeast China, and there is great demand for improved F. mandshurica ...
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A multi-trait assessment of selected provenances of Scots pine following 50 years of growth on a provenance experiment in Central Poland, in the light of climate change
The unpredictable nature of climate change impacts, e.g. warming producing a latitudinal shift in photoperiod, may modify trees’ rates of survival...
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Low genetic variation of foliar traits among Prosopis chilensis (Leguminosae) provenances
Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz (Leguminosae) is a valuable native species in Argentina that has been proposed to be used in reforestation,...
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Selective uptake of organic and inorganic nitrogen by Betula platyphylla seedlings from different provenances
Nitrogen (N) is essential in regulating plant growth and biomass allocation. Plant N uptake and assimilation influence species adaptation and...
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Genetic variation and superior provenances selection for wood properties of Larix olgensis at four trials
Larix olgensis , one of the most important timber species in northeastern China, is used for paper making and construction. In this study, 10 wood...
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Spatial patterns of leaf shape variation in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) provenances
Key messageLeaf shape in European beech provenances varies geographically, with narrower and longer lamina observed in southern provenances,...
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Identifying potential provenances for climate-change adaptation using spatially variable coefficient models
BackgroundSelection of climate-change adapted ecotypes of commercially valuable species to date relies on DNA-assisted screening followed by growth...
