@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/
After a long break, IUFRO Population & Conservation Genetics conferences are back!
Happening now, in Coimbatore (India), organized by IUFRO Unit 2.04.01 and APFORGEN, and hosted by ICFRE.
Live streaming in the conference website: icpcgindia2026.in
@iufro.bsky.social @bioversityciat.bsky.social
Teaching is fun! The ETH @evoltree.bsky.social block course "Genomics of Environmental Adapation" at @wslresearch.bsky.social is in full action now.
28.01.2026 11:53 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0β‘οΈAbstract submission has been extended to 15 December!
β‘οΈ icpcgindia2026.in
Last week was a blast! Attending the @evoltree.bsky.social - @forgenius-eu.bsky.social conference hosted by INIA CSIC on "Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems" was unforgettable.
25.11.2025 14:37 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Today's field trip: selecting continental site for @optforests.bsky.social project in cooperation with local forest managers and representatives of Slovenian state forests. Found a great candidate in the KoΔevsko region.
02.04.2025 14:22 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
This week was one of my favourite conferences #evoltree in Madrid. I was happy to chat with a lot of people about our work and to present our beech pangenome. As always I heard and learned from a lot of great speakers. Thanks @evoltree.bsky.social π
22.11.2025 09:06 β π 12 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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)!
21.11.2025 18:39 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Amazing field trip with the #EvolTREE conference. Wonderful to learn of the new breeding efforts in Cork oak and Holm oak, integrations of new technologies, and degree of monitoring for conservation that has leveraged, expanded, and established leadership in genetic conservation
21.11.2025 10:17 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Some key moments of my EVOLTREE experience. Always a pleasure to join the EVOLTREE conference and be part the community!
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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.
21.11.2025 09:37 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
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
21.11.2025 09:19 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Genomic selection and genomics in tree breeding - Keynote from Fikret Isik for session 4 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS in Madrid
20.11.2025 13:47 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Modelling the ideal loblolly pine for climate change. Fascinating keynote from Marylou Mantova for Session 3 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference
20.11.2025 09:23 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Mona Schreiberβs graphical summary of Session 2 keynote of Silvia Matesanz at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference
20.11.2025 08:27 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We 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 β€οΈ
19.11.2025 22:42 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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
19.11.2025 14:20 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A creative way of taking notes at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference. Mona Schreiberβs graphical summary of David OβBrienβs keynote from yesterday.
19.11.2025 12:04 β π 10 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Santiago GonzΓ‘lez-MartΓnez 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.
19.11.2025 11:12 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Second Day starts with an amazing keynote talk on genetic adaptation and phenotypic plasticity by Silvia Matesanz from URJC. Great talk Silvia! #EVOLTREE
19.11.2025 08:23 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
So happy to be with European colleagues in Madrid for #EvolTREE to share new ideas, technologies, and applications of forest genetics to conservation, restoration, breeding, and much, much more
19.11.2025 08:06 β π 13 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
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...
18.11.2025 16:35 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
18.11.2025 14:28 β π 8 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
18.11.2025 14:18 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
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
17.11.2025 15:39 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Hamilton Lab members are excited for the upcoming #EvolTREE meeting! Kyra will present our genetic conservation program in black ash , Michelle will discuss climate, hybridization, and stomatal evolution (tinyurl.com/y5rwu8eu), and I will discuss genomics-driven monitoring. Hope to see you there!!
11.11.2025 16:28 β π 11 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0#OnThisDay, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize was born: Marieβ―SkΕodowska-Curie.
Today, the MSCActions πͺπΊ fellowship carries her name, supporting young scientists in their research.β―
Together,β―weβreβ―building a brighter future for generations to come.
i am offering a post-doc position in my brand-new project TreeGD that will investigate genomic diversity of trees species in switzerland, with a special focus on gene conservation units, rare species (but not only), and seeds stands.
apply.refline.ch/273855/1782/...
π² On 6β7 Nov 2025, @euforgen.bsky.social & #OptFORESTS will host a webinar on detecting genetic decline. Learn how to detect risks, preserve forest genetic diversity and strengthen climate adaptation.
π Register: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...
#Forestry #Genetics #Webinar #HorizonEU
β‘οΈThe Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre is recruiting a PhD Student in climate change adaptation of forest ecosystems.
π 4-year full-time PhD position
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Application deadline: 8 October 2025
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#ForestScience #ForestResearch #AssistedMigration #ClimateChange
You have a good research idea in the field of evolutionary genetics and genomics of forest trees, but lack funding to carry it out? Leap into action with the network's research initiative, OPPORTUNITY!
The new call has been launched, deadline is 16.11.2025.
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