Poplars are fast-growing, high-yielding forest tree species, whose cultivation as second-
generation biofuel crops is of increasing interest and can efficiently meet emission reduction …

P opulus trichocarpa is widespread across western North America spanning extensive
variation in photoperiod, growing season and climate. We investigated trait variation in P …

In order to uncover the genetic basis of phenotypic trait variation, we used 448 unrelated
wild accessions of black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) from much of its range in western …

The evolution of sexual dimorphism and expansion of sex chromosomes are both driven
through sexual conflict, arising from differing fitness optima between males and females …

It is hoped that lignocellulosic sources will provide energy security, offset carbon dioxide
enrichment of the atmosphere, and stimulate the development of new economic sectors …

The vulnerability of forest species and tree populations to climate change is related to the
exposure of the ecosystem to extreme climatic conditions and to the adaptive capacity of the …

Whole genome resequencing of 51 Populus nigra (L.) individuals from across Western
Europe was performed using Illumina platforms. A total number of 1 878 727 SNP s …

Long duration tree-ring records with annual precision allow for the reconstruction of past
growing conditions. Investigations limited to the most common tree-ring proxy of ring width …

Xylem resistance to drought-induced cavitation is a key trait of plant water relations. This
study assesses the genetic variation expressed for stem cavitation resistance within a …

To buffer against the high spatial and temporal heterogeneity of the riparian habitat, riparian
tree species, such as black poplar (Populus nigra L.), may display a high level of genetic …