Forest ecosystem genomics and adaptation
In San Lorenzo del Escorial (Madrid, Spain), the aim of this international conference is to present new scientific findings in the area of ecosystem genomics, which addresses the structure and evolution of gene diversity at the population and community levels. The conference will focus on the function and diversity of genes of adaptive significance in the context of climate change. Adaptation of forest ecosystems will be analyzed from an evolutionary perspective and illustrated by examples on trees and their associated species.
The conference is a joint event co-organised by the research partners in the Network of Excellence EVOLTREE (www.evoltree.eu) funded by the EC 6th Framework Programme for Research. The organizing committee is compsed of Antoine Kremer (INRA, France), Marie Dufoucq (INRA Transfert, France), Barbara Vinceti (Bioversity International) and Ricardo Alia (INIA, Spain).
The main themes covered by the conference are the following :
* Phenomics under climate change
* Population genomics of adaptive traits
*Evolutionary responses to environmental change
* Community responses to environmental change
* Migration under climate change
* Eco-regional trends in adaptation
* New technologies in ecosystems genomics
* Implications for improving relevant policies
* Mitigation options
For more information and to register, www.ecosystemgenomics2010.fgua.es
