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Recent Topics Posters Kral, George [1], Liston, Aaron [2], Cronn, Richard [3]. Population Genetics, Taxonomy and Range Dynamics of Willamette Valley Alders. This two-phase study seeks a better understanding of the current ranges, hybrid forms, habitat preferences, overall stand health, population structure, and responses to climate change of three species of alder (Alnus) in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. All three species of alder in this study provide critical ecological and economic functions as nitrogen-fixing early colonizers of riparian zones, forested wetlands and mesic forest slopes. Major shifts in the ranges of these species are occurring – in particular, both northerly species A. rubra and A. incana appear to be in decline, while the southerly species A. rhombifolia is thriving. By correlating underlying genetics with health of current wild stands and performance of progeny in common gardens, this study will shed light on the role of genetics, particularly interspecific hybridization, in the adaptation of alders to changing environmental conditions.
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1 - Oregon State University, Botany and Plant Pathology, 2082 Cordley Hall, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331-2902, USA
2 - Oregon State University, Department Of Botany & Plant Pathology, 2082 Cordley Hall, Corvallis, OR, 97331-2902, USA
3 - USDA Forest Service, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97330, USA
Keywords:
Alder
Hybridization
range shift
Common garden.
Presentation Type: Recent Topics Poster
Session: P, Recent Topics Posters
Location: Exhibit Hall/Omni Hotel
Date: Monday, June 26th, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM
Number: PRT011
Abstract ID:755
Candidate for Awards:None |
