Genetics of Five-Needle Pines and Rusts in Mountain Landscapes: Conservation, Utilization and Evolution in a Changing Climate
A joint international meeting of three groups:
- IUFRO 2.02.15 – Breeding and Genetic Resources of Five-Needle Pines
http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20200/20215/ - IUFRO 7.02.05 – Rusts of Forest Trees
http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division/70000/70200/70205/ - Strobusphere
http://dendrome.ucdavis.edu/strobusphere/
This will be the first time these three groups have met together to share research in genetics-pathology of five-needle pines in joint sessions and a wider array of topics within each of the working groups will be presented in concurrent sessions organized by each respective group. We welcome voluntary talks and posters on all topics relating to five-needle pine genetics, genomics and conservation and rusts of forest trees including, but not limited to:
- gene conservation
- population genetics and genomics
- rust resistance and biology
- quantitative genetics
- evolutionary dynamics and phylogenetics
- epidemiology
- biology of fungus on trees
- adaptation and climate interactions
- tree improvement and breeding, including for growth and resistance to abiotic and biotic agents
- effects of forest management on genetic diversity
- integration of genomics tools into breeding programs
- climate change interactions
- causes and consequences of patterns of disease, impacts and risk across the landscape
The overall theme emphasizes mountain landscapes, but we welcome oral and poster contributions on all areas of five-needle pine genetics and conservation as well as on all areas of research on rusts of forest trees. The fieldtrips will visit areas unique to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming, and also include a visit to a world renowned seed bank for genetic conservation.
