Webinar: History meets breeding - How many genomic selection populations do we need in Scandinavian forest trees?

The distribution and genetic structure of Scandinavian forest tree species have been shaped by cycles of expansion and contraction driven by historical environmental changes. Through a comparative analysis of genetic data from various Scandinavian tree populations, we can identify patterns of genetic diversity and detect signatures of responses to past demographic events.

But how is this information relevant to modern breeding strategies? In this webinar, PhD student Maria Del Pilar Herrera Egoavil will explore the natural history of the most common Scandinavian forest tree species, focusing on what their genetics reveal about their responses to past climatic events and how this knowledge can inform modern breeding strategies, such as genomic selection.

About the research project on genomic selection of birch - treesforme.se/en

About Maria Del Pilar Herrera Egoavil and the project - treesforme.se/en

Registration and more information

The webinar is held in English, online via Zoom, and is open for anyone interested.

Registration link and more information - treesforme.se/en