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Adaptation potential of oaks to biotic and abiotic stress in the context of climate change
Project
Project code: TI-FG-08-FG-2021-2487, 2220WK09A4
Contract period: 01.07.2021
- 31.12.2025
Budget: 607,307 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Providing pedunculate oaks with increased tolerance to climate change relevant biotic and abiotic stressors The effects of climate change on the forest are particularly serious, since trees are long-lived and stationary and are therefore unable to cope with the rapid changes in climate. The pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) shows a comparatively high ability to adapt to environmental changes and is therefore a beacon of hope in times of climate change. Therefore, the project aims to provide climate-adapted oaks for the forest of the future, which are characterized by increased resistance to biotic and abiotic stressors relevant to climate change, with the focus on resistance to insect infestation (herbivory resistance) as well as fungal and drought resistance.
Section overview
Subjects
- Silviculture
- Forest genetics
- Climate Change
