EvolTree
@evoltree.bsky.social
A dynamic European research group linking #genomics #genetics #ecology #evolution. Evolution of trees as drivers of terrestrial biodiversity. https://www.evoltree.eu/
Final words from Delphine and Beppe, and the Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Conference is closed. It was great fun to discuss science with all you! Enjoy your weekend! And don't miss the next #EVOLTREE Conference in 2027 (venue to be announced soon)!
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Final words from Delphine and Beppe, and the Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Conference is closed. It was great fun to discuss science with all you! Enjoy your weekend! And don't miss the next #EVOLTREE Conference in 2027 (venue to be announced soon)!
Marija Kravanja, one of the PhD students supported by an #EVOLTREE grant to attend the conference, presented an original study using FORGENIUS data on the correlation between genetic diversity and resilience, as estimated by restoration rates obtained from satellite data.
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Marija Kravanja, one of the PhD students supported by an #EVOLTREE grant to attend the conference, presented an original study using FORGENIUS data on the correlation between genetic diversity and resilience, as estimated by restoration rates obtained from satellite data.
Victoria Sork from UCLA opened the session 5 on genetic conservation by presenting common garden and landscape genomics approaches to study maladaptation and guide conservation in Californian oaks #EVOLTREE
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Victoria Sork from UCLA opened the session 5 on genetic conservation by presenting common garden and landscape genomics approaches to study maladaptation and guide conservation in Californian oaks #EVOLTREE
Genomic selection and genomics in tree breeding - Keynote from Fikret Isik for session 4 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS in Madrid
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Genomic selection and genomics in tree breeding - Keynote from Fikret Isik for session 4 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS in Madrid
Modelling the ideal loblolly pine for climate change. Fascinating keynote from Marylou Mantova for Session 3 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Modelling the ideal loblolly pine for climate change. Fascinating keynote from Marylou Mantova for Session 3 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference
Mona Schreiber‘s graphical summary of Session 2 keynote of Silvia Matesanz at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Mona Schreiber‘s graphical summary of Session 2 keynote of Silvia Matesanz at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference
We had a magical night at the #EVOLTREE conference dinner, with live folk music, excellent food, and a warm tribute to Beppe Vendramin, a very dear member of our community ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We had a magical night at the #EVOLTREE conference dinner, with live folk music, excellent food, and a warm tribute to Beppe Vendramin, a very dear member of our community ❤️
Visit to one of the Spanish National Breeding Centres. Spain has 327 Genetic Conservation Units (GCUs) involving 20 main tree species, 228 of which have been genetically characterised! #EVOLTREE
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Visit to one of the Spanish National Breeding Centres. Spain has 327 Genetic Conservation Units (GCUs) involving 20 main tree species, 228 of which have been genetically characterised! #EVOLTREE
A creative way of taking notes at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference. Mona Schreiber‘s graphical summary of David O‘Brien‘s keynote from yesterday.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A creative way of taking notes at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference. Mona Schreiber‘s graphical summary of David O‘Brien‘s keynote from yesterday.
Santiago González-Martínez from @inrae-france.bsky.social, our own #EVOLTREE coordinator, gave a talk on the connections between genetic diversity, historical demography, and rates of adaptive evolution in 4 species of conifers. He also cautioned on the applicability of genomic forecasting methods.
November 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Santiago González-Martínez from @inrae-france.bsky.social, our own #EVOLTREE coordinator, gave a talk on the connections between genetic diversity, historical demography, and rates of adaptive evolution in 4 species of conifers. He also cautioned on the applicability of genomic forecasting methods.
Second Day starts with an amazing keynote talk on genetic adaptation and phenotypic plasticity by Silvia Matesanz from URJC. Great talk Silvia! #EVOLTREE
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Second Day starts with an amazing keynote talk on genetic adaptation and phenotypic plasticity by Silvia Matesanz from URJC. Great talk Silvia! #EVOLTREE
Christian Rellstab (WSL, Switzerland) presented how hybridisation and admixture enhance drought tolerance in oaks. This work was supported by an #EVOLTREE Opportunity grant, a program that provides niche funding for research in forest genetics and genomics. www.evoltree.eu/funding-init...
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Christian Rellstab (WSL, Switzerland) presented how hybridisation and admixture enhance drought tolerance in oaks. This work was supported by an #EVOLTREE Opportunity grant, a program that provides niche funding for research in forest genetics and genomics. www.evoltree.eu/funding-init...
David O'Brien opens the first session ("New Tools for Science to Reach Practice") of the Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference with an entertaining talk on how to communicate to politicians, practitioners and the public.
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
David O'Brien opens the first session ("New Tools for Science to Reach Practice") of the Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference with an entertaining talk on how to communicate to politicians, practitioners and the public.
Delphine Grivet from the host organisation INIA-CSIC opens the Joint EVOLTREE- FORGENIUS Conference in Madrid! About 200 researchers, including many early-career scientists in the room.
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Delphine Grivet from the host organisation INIA-CSIC opens the Joint EVOLTREE- FORGENIUS Conference in Madrid! About 200 researchers, including many early-career scientists in the room.
The EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Joint Conference starts tomorrow in Madrid, so much excitement in the air! It is already our 3rd Conference and we continue growing. Thanks for supporting #EVOLTREE
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Joint Conference starts tomorrow in Madrid, so much excitement in the air! It is already our 3rd Conference and we continue growing. Thanks for supporting #EVOLTREE
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming EvolTree-FORGENIUS Joint Conference "Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems" , which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 18 to 21 November 2025.
You can find all information and the registration here:
www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...
You can find all information and the registration here:
www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...
May 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming EvolTree-FORGENIUS Joint Conference "Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems" , which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 18 to 21 November 2025.
You can find all information and the registration here:
www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...
You can find all information and the registration here:
www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...
The 2024/2025 EVOLTREE Opportunity grant has been awarded to Eduardo Vicente Bartoli (INRAE, @inrae-france.bsky.social), for a project on:
'Unraveling intra-specific variation in Black pine seed dormancy and its link with seedling fitness.'
Our most sincere congratulations to Eduardo!
'Unraveling intra-specific variation in Black pine seed dormancy and its link with seedling fitness.'
Our most sincere congratulations to Eduardo!
May 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The 2024/2025 EVOLTREE Opportunity grant has been awarded to Eduardo Vicente Bartoli (INRAE, @inrae-france.bsky.social), for a project on:
'Unraveling intra-specific variation in Black pine seed dormancy and its link with seedling fitness.'
Our most sincere congratulations to Eduardo!
'Unraveling intra-specific variation in Black pine seed dormancy and its link with seedling fitness.'
Our most sincere congratulations to Eduardo!
Call for Abstracts (deadline April 30, 2025) for the "Climate Crisis: Conifer Forests at Risk 2025" Conference, taking place in Jeju (Republic of Korea), September 14-20th ➡️ More info at www.cccf2025.com
April 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Call for Abstracts (deadline April 30, 2025) for the "Climate Crisis: Conifer Forests at Risk 2025" Conference, taking place in Jeju (Republic of Korea), September 14-20th ➡️ More info at www.cccf2025.com
Yesterday, we had our annual EVOLTREE Governing Board meeting. As always, it was really good to meet colleagues for planning next year activities! Many thanks all for attending the meeting and have an excellent festive season!
December 20, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Yesterday, we had our annual EVOLTREE Governing Board meeting. As always, it was really good to meet colleagues for planning next year activities! Many thanks all for attending the meeting and have an excellent festive season!
EVOLTREE - Europe's network for researchers in forest ecology, evolution, genetics & genomics - has joined Bluesky. Follow us here for news on events, training courses, and funding opportunities ...... see evoltree.eu for more!
December 4, 2024 at 3:31 PM
EVOLTREE - Europe's network for researchers in forest ecology, evolution, genetics & genomics - has joined Bluesky. Follow us here for news on events, training courses, and funding opportunities ...... see evoltree.eu for more!