Genomics of drought adaptation in endangered Eucalyptus woodlands

本项目旨在利用最新的基因组学进展，研究基础桉树物种之间干旱响应策略的差异。该项目期望通过在一个完整的植物研究模型中评估基因型-性状关联，为树木的干旱适应提供新的知识，特别是识别可能限制对气候变化的进化反应的地上和地下相互作用。预期结果包括提高设计农林业和恢复育种计划的能力，以提高树木的生产力和适应日益干旱的能力。这将有利于保护濒危的澳大利亚林地，恢复退化的景观和生产林业。

This project aims to investigate divergence in drought response strategies among foundation Eucalyptus species, using the latest genomic advances. The project expects to contribute new knowledge of drought adaptation in trees, specifically identifying above and below ground interactions that may constrain evolutionary responses to climate change by assessing genotype-trait associations in an integrated, whole plant research model. Expected outcomes include enhanced capacity to design agroforestry and restoration breeding programs to increase tree productivity and resilience under increasing aridity. This will benefit the conservation of endangered Australian woodlands, restoration of degraded landscapes, and production forestry.