CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology has taken the scientific community by storm since its
development in 2012. First discovered in 1987, CRISPR/Cas systems act as an adaptive …

All nine five-needle white pine species (genus Pinus, subgenus Strobus, subsections
Strobus and Balfourianae) native to the US and Canada are highly susceptible to white pine …

Tree species world-wide are under increasing threat from diseases and insects, many of
which are non-native. The integrity of our natural, urban and plantation forest ecosystems …

Fungal pathogens that impact perennial plants or natural ecosystems require management
strategies beyond fungicides and breeding for resistance. Rust fungi, some of the most …

The genomic architecture and molecular mechanisms controlling variation in quantitative
disease resistance loci are not well understood in plant species and have been barely …

Reforestation and restoration using nursery-produced seedlings is often the most reliable
way to ensure successful establishment and rapid growth of native plants. Plant …

Societal impact statement Forests world‐wide are being negatively affected by non‐native,
invasive pathogens and pests, and some tree species face uncertain futures. To retain these …

Development of durable resistance effective against a broad range of pathotypes is crucial
for restoration of pathogen-damaged ecosystems. This study dissected the complex genetic …

Anthropocene marks the era when human activity is making a significant impact on earth, its
ecological and biogeographical systems. The domestication and intensification of …

The future existence of common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), an important tree species
throughout temperate Europe, is threatened. An invasive fungal disease (ash dieback) has …