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Sustainable Management of Forest Genetic Resources in Response to Climate Change

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Forestry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 2587

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Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
Interests: forest genetic resources; forest biodiversity conservation; forest genetics and breeding

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Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
Interests: conservation of forest genetic resources; assessment of tree genetic diversity

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Dear Colleagues,

Forest genetic resources (FGRs) are the major carrier of forest biodiversity at the ecosystem, species and within-species levels, and play significant roles in the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. Increasing attention has recently been given to FGRs, in recognition of the resilience of FGRs in adaptation to climate change due to the diversity of FGRs. FGRs also have a role in mitigating climate change because of their high potential for carbon sequestration and storage. The diversity of FGRs allows tree populations to be managed to have high adaptability to climate change, strong resistance to stresses, or the high sequestration and storage of carbon. However, FGRs are facing serious threats from habitat loss caused by the inappropriate management of FGRs, such as deforestation, fragmentation and over exploitation. It is therefore important to understand the mechanisms of FGR diversity in response to climate change, and to develop measures for the sustainable management of FGRs to enhance the capacity of FGRs for mitigation and adaptation.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an overview of recent achievements in the “Sustainable Management of Forest genetic Resources in Response to Climate Change”. We welcome all papers that address issues related to the conservation and management of FGRs, particularly in response to climate change. This Special Issue may cover a broad range of studies in the value chain of FGRs, including inventory, collection and conservation, documentation and database development, as well as evaluation and monitoring. Papers related to FGR management, conservation and sustainable use are welcome.

Dr. Yongqi Zheng
Dr. Ping Huang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • forest genetic resources
  • forest biodiversity
  • climate change
  • mitigation and adaptation
  • resilience
  • carbon sequestration
  • carbon storage
  • stress resistance
  • habitat loss
  • deforestation
  • sustainable FGR management
  • FGR conservation
  • FGR inventory

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A Study on the Suitable Areas for Growing Apricot Kernels in China Based on the MaxEnt Model
by Runze Sun, Guanjie Tong, Qing Zhang, Lingjie Xu, Zihan Sang and Yanhui Li
Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9635; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129635 - 15 Jun 2023
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Research on the climatic adaptation of the apricot kernels (Prunus armeniaca L.) has significant meaning for optimizing their cultivation and utilizing climatic resources effectively. This research utilizes geographical distribution data, climatic environmental factors, soil data, and altitude data of the apricot kernel [...] Read more.
Research on the climatic adaptation of the apricot kernels (Prunus armeniaca L.) has significant meaning for optimizing their cultivation and utilizing climatic resources effectively. This research utilizes geographical distribution data, climatic environmental factors, soil data, and altitude data of the apricot kernel in China. By employing the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) and geographic information system (ArcGIS), we identify the key factors influencing the distribution of apricot kernels in China and suitable areas for their cultivation. Our findings reveal that annual precipitation, frequency of frost days in April, altitude, soil pH, and effective soil water content are the primary environmental factors impacting the distribution of apricot kernels in China. We classify the planting suitability zones into four categories. The areas characterized by annual precipitation ranging from 330.54 mm to 616.42 mm, frost day frequency of 2.68 to 19.15 days in April, altitude between 84.22 m and 831.81 m, pH values ranging from 7.5 to 8.6, and effective soil water content of 1.16 to 3.88 are deemed most suitable for growing apricot kernels. The most suitable areas correspond to the main growing areas in reality. Given the limited existing research on suitable areas for apricot kernel cultivation, this study provides a scientific foundation for promoting the cultivation of apricot kernels. Full article
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Selection of Abies nephrolepis Materials for Restoration of Genetic Diversity in Mt. Gariwangsan Degraded Area
by Han-Na Seo, Jae-Hyun Park and Hyo-In Lim
Sustainability 2023, 15(10), 7749; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15107749 - 9 May 2023
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This study proposes a strategy for selecting materials for Abies nephrolepis, a key subalpine species, to restore damaged forests in Mt. Gariwangsan while considering genetic diversity. The genetic diversity distribution of A. nephrolepis in Korea was evaluated using nuclear simple-sequence repeat (nSSR) [...] Read more.
This study proposes a strategy for selecting materials for Abies nephrolepis, a key subalpine species, to restore damaged forests in Mt. Gariwangsan while considering genetic diversity. The genetic diversity distribution of A. nephrolepis in Korea was evaluated using nuclear simple-sequence repeat (nSSR) markers and the genetic differences between populations were analyzed. A suitable genetic restoration population was selected and a strategy for selecting restoration materials was presented. The genetic diversity indices of 326 individuals across 10 populations, and the genetic relationships between populations, were analyzed using AMOVA, principal coordinate analysis, UPGMA, and STRUCTURE analysis. The genetic diversity of A. nephrolepis populations averaged 0.791, indicating relatively high genetic diversity. The results showed that the genetic differentiation pattern of A. nephrolepis was divided into two groups: Mt. Jungwangsan and other populations. Therefore, genetically diverse restoration materials can be secured from the Mt. Gariwangsan population to restore damaged areas. We found that individuals distributed within approximately 10 m were autocorrelated due to their high genetic similarity, whereas they were randomly distributed in the range of 15 m or more. The optimal sampling strategy involved collecting seeds from a minimum of 25 individuals within 10 m. This study suggests that genetic diversity in restoration material selection is necessary to enhance adaptability to environmental changes. Full article
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