Common Names: English oak
Study on Quercus robur seedlings explores taproot growth in forest nurseries. Container cultivation activates genes for root growth. Gene expression patterns and phytohormone analysis reveal hormonal regulation of taproot growth. Important for forest management.
Scientists studied how plants adapt to their local environments and predicted how they would respond to climate change. This information is crucial for understanding and managing the effects of climate change on plant species.
Scientists sequenced the genome of the holm oak, a valuable Mediterranean species threatened by oak decline syndrome and climate change. The genome will help identify genes related to resilience, acorn productivity, and nutraceutical properties for conservation and breeding programs.
Scientists created a reference genome of northern red oak, revealing insights into defense response genes, terpene synthesis, and plant structure. The genome offers potential for further research on bud break and stress tolerance, benefiting oak genomics and Quercus species studies.