Genetic Diversity in Peripheral Pedunculate Oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) Provenances—Potential Climate Change Mitigators in the Center of Distribution despite Challenges in Natural Populations
Croatian pedunculate oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) populations represent southern range peripheral populations, often viewed as sources of valuable diversity and drought-resistant ecotypes. At the same time, they endure stronger selection pressures as a result of climate change. The leav...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/12/2290 |