Although the first ancient DNA molecules were extracted more than three decades ago, the
first ancient nuclear genomes could only be characterized after high-throughput sequencing …

The genus Quercus is among the most widespread and species‐rich tree genera in the
northern hemisphere. The extraordinary species diversity in America and Asia together with …

Latitudinal and elevational gradients provide valuable experimental settings for studies of
the potential impact of global warming on forest tree species. The availability of long‐term …

Over the last decade, an increasing number of studies have used lake sediment DNA to
trace past landscape changes, agricultural activities or human presence. However, the …

Cultural heritage objects constitute a very diverse environment, inhabited by various
bacteria and fungi. The impact of these microorganisms on the degradation of artworks is …

Although genetic diversity has been recognized as a key component of biodiversity since the
first Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1993, it has rarely been included in …

Human evolution was strongly related to environmental factors. Woodlands and their
products played a key role in the production of tools and weapons, and provided unique …

The application of tree-ring research to the study of cultural heritage has seen important
conceptual and methodological developments in the 21 st century. Following the …

The apple is an iconic tree and a major fruit crop worldwide. It is also a model species for the
study of the evolutionary processes and genomic basis underlying the domestication of …

How contemporary plant genomes originated and evolved is a fascinating question. One
approach uses reference genomes from extant species to reconstruct the sequence and …