The importance of tree genetic variability in the ability of forests to respond and adapt to
environmental changes is crucial in forest management and conservation. Along with
genetics, recent advances have highlighted “epigenetics” as an emerging and promising
field of research for the understanding of tree phenotypic plasticity and adaptive responses.
In this paper, we review recent advances in this emerging field and their potential
applications for tree researchers and breeders, as well as for forest managers. First, we …