The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change

The current distribution of forest genetic resources on Earth is the result of a combination of natural processes and human actions. Over time, tree populations have become adapted to their habitats including the local ecological disturbances they face. As the planet enters a phase of human-induced...

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Main Authors: Alfaro, R.I., Fady, B., Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe, Dawson, Ian K., Fleming, R.A., Saenz-Romero, C., Lindig-Cisneros, R.A., Murdock, T., Vinceti, B., Navarro, C.M., Skroppa, T., Baldinelli, G., El-Kassaby, Y.A., Loo, J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 2014
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66032
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author Alfaro, R.I.
Fady, B.
Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe
Dawson, Ian K.
Fleming, R.A.
Saenz-Romero, C.
Lindig-Cisneros, R.A.
Murdock, T.
Vinceti, B.
Navarro, C.M.
Skroppa, T.
Baldinelli, G.
El-Kassaby, Y.A.
Loo, J.
author_browse Alfaro, R.I.
Baldinelli, G.
Dawson, Ian K.
El-Kassaby, Y.A.
Fady, B.
Fleming, R.A.
Lindig-Cisneros, R.A.
Loo, J.
Murdock, T.
Navarro, C.M.
Saenz-Romero, C.
Skroppa, T.
Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe
Vinceti, B.
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Fady, B.
Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe
Dawson, Ian K.
Fleming, R.A.
Saenz-Romero, C.
Lindig-Cisneros, R.A.
Murdock, T.
Vinceti, B.
Navarro, C.M.
Skroppa, T.
Baldinelli, G.
El-Kassaby, Y.A.
Loo, J.
author_sort Alfaro, R.I.
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description The current distribution of forest genetic resources on Earth is the result of a combination of natural processes and human actions. Over time, tree populations have become adapted to their habitats including the local ecological disturbances they face. As the planet enters a phase of human-induced climate change of unprecedented speed and magnitude, however, previously locally-adapted populations are rendered less suitable for new conditions, and ‘natural’ biotic and abiotic disturbances are taken outside their historic distribution, frequency and intensity ranges. Tree populations rely on phenotypic plasticity to survive in extant locations, on genetic adaptation to modify their local phenotypic optimum or on migration to new suitable environmental conditions. The rate of required change, however, may outpace the ability to respond, and tree species and populations may become locally extinct after specific, but as yet unknown and unquantified, tipping points are reached. Here, we review the importance of forest genetic resources as a source of evolutionary potential for adaptation to changes in climate and other ecological factors. We particularly consider climate-related responses in the context of linkages to disturbances such as pests, diseases and fire, and associated feedback loops. The importance of management strategies to conserve evolutionary potential is emphasised and recommendations for policy-makers are provided.
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spelling CGSpace660322025-12-08T09:54:28Z The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change Alfaro, R.I. Fady, B. Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe Dawson, Ian K. Fleming, R.A. Saenz-Romero, C. Lindig-Cisneros, R.A. Murdock, T. Vinceti, B. Navarro, C.M. Skroppa, T. Baldinelli, G. El-Kassaby, Y.A. Loo, J. adaptation climate change forests genetic resources genetic variation forestry The current distribution of forest genetic resources on Earth is the result of a combination of natural processes and human actions. Over time, tree populations have become adapted to their habitats including the local ecological disturbances they face. As the planet enters a phase of human-induced climate change of unprecedented speed and magnitude, however, previously locally-adapted populations are rendered less suitable for new conditions, and ‘natural’ biotic and abiotic disturbances are taken outside their historic distribution, frequency and intensity ranges. Tree populations rely on phenotypic plasticity to survive in extant locations, on genetic adaptation to modify their local phenotypic optimum or on migration to new suitable environmental conditions. The rate of required change, however, may outpace the ability to respond, and tree species and populations may become locally extinct after specific, but as yet unknown and unquantified, tipping points are reached. Here, we review the importance of forest genetic resources as a source of evolutionary potential for adaptation to changes in climate and other ecological factors. We particularly consider climate-related responses in the context of linkages to disturbances such as pests, diseases and fire, and associated feedback loops. The importance of management strategies to conserve evolutionary potential is emphasised and recommendations for policy-makers are provided. 2014-12 2015-05-13T13:59:47Z 2015-05-13T13:59:47Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66032 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Alfaro, R.I.; Fady, B.; Vendramin, G.G.; Dawson, I.K.; Fleming, R.A.; Saenz-Romero, C.; Lindig-Cisneros, R.A.; Murdock, T.; Vinceti, B.; Navarro, C.M.; Skroppa, T.; Baldinelli, G.; El-Kassaby, Y.A.; Loo, J. -2014-The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change-Forest Ecology and Management 333-p. 76-87
spellingShingle adaptation
climate change
forests
genetic resources
genetic variation
forestry
Alfaro, R.I.
Fady, B.
Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe
Dawson, Ian K.
Fleming, R.A.
Saenz-Romero, C.
Lindig-Cisneros, R.A.
Murdock, T.
Vinceti, B.
Navarro, C.M.
Skroppa, T.
Baldinelli, G.
El-Kassaby, Y.A.
Loo, J.
The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
title The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
title_full The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
title_fullStr The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
title_full_unstemmed The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
title_short The role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
title_sort role of forest genetic resources in responding to biotic and abiotic factors in the context of anthropogenic climate change
topic adaptation
climate change
forests
genetic resources
genetic variation
forestry
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66032
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