Simple Summary Oaks (Quercus spp.) are a major component of subtropical and temperate
forests in the Northern Hemisphere. There are approximately 464 species, and they are …

Species delimitation is challenging in lineages that exhibit both high plasticity and
introgression. This challenge can be compounded by collection biases, which may …

Ecological character displacement (ECD) refers to a pattern of increased divergence at sites
where species ranges overlap caused by competition for resources. Although ECD is …

Plant phenotypic characteristics, especially leaf morphology of leaves, are an important
indicator for species identification. However, leaf shape can be extraordinarily complex in …

To compare the application of traditional morphometric methods (TMMs) and geometric
morphometric methods (GMMs) in the study of intraspecific leaf morphological characters of …

The combination of population and landscape genetics can facilitate the understanding of
conservation strategy under the changing climate. Here, we focused on the two most diverse …

Abstract North Adriatic sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) orchards are unique as in a
relatively small area three different genetic groups can be found: cultivated trees, wild trees …

Variability and relationship between phenological traits and leaf, acorn, and tree size
morphometric traits were examined in early and late bud-flushing groups of the pedunculate …

The high leaf morphological variability of European white oaks is largely documented in the
botanical literature, and several papers have been published in the last two decades …

Taxonomic uncertainties of rare species often hinder effective prioritization for conservation.
One such taxonomic uncertainty is the 90-year-old enigma of Fagus chienii. F. chienii was …