Chestnuts are multipurpose trees significant for the economy and wildlife. These trees are
currently found around the globe, demonstrating their genetic adaptation to different …

The DNA fingerprinting of fruit crops, based on DNA microsatellite markers that are
considered to be the key markers for the molecular analysis of germplasm collections, is …

Apple germplasm collections are increasingly appreciated as a repository for the genetic
improvement of species, and their evaluation is an essential prerequisite for their utilization …

A set of 493 old and local Spanish accessions of apple (Malus x domestica Borkh)
maintained at three collections in Northeastern Spain was studied using 16 simple …

Chestnuts have been consumed in Portugal for immemorial times. These fruits are highly
appreciated, not only due to their organoleptic characteristics but also due to their nutritional …

Areas of Quaternary refugia for tree species have been mainly delineated based on fossil
records and phylogeography, but niche modelling can provide useful complementary …

Increasing drought conditions in Mediterranean countries are negatively impacting the
survival and productivity of Castanea sativa Mill. The study aimed to select EST-SSR …

Forest managers are facing unprecedented challenges from rapid changes in forest pests.
The core causes are changes in climate, land use, and global distributions of organisms …

Ink disease, caused by Phytophthora spp., represents a serious threat to sweet chestnuts
throughout their distribution area. Among the control strategies, new perspectives have been …

The chemical composition, morphometric and qualitative nut characteristics were studied in
four traditional sweet chestnut and hybrid varieties produced on private estates in the Lovran …