Article
Oak genome reveals facets of long lifespan.
Nature plants - 1 Jul 2018
Plomion Christophe, Aury Jean-Marc, Amselem Joëlle, Leroy Thibault, Murat Florent, Duplessis Sébastien, Faye Sébastien, Francillonne Nicolas, Labadie Karine, Le Provost Grégoire, Lesur Isabelle, Bartholomé Jérôme, Faivre-Rampant Patricia, Kohler Annegret, Leplé Jean-Charles, Chantret Nathalie, Chen Jun, Diévart Anne, Alaeitabar Tina, Barbe Valérie, Belser Caroline, Bergès Hélène, Bodénès Catherine, Bogeat-Triboulot Marie-Béatrice, Bouffaud Marie-Lara, Brachi Benjamin, Chancerel Emilie, Cohen David, Couloux Arnaud, Da Silva Corinne, Dossat Carole, Ehrenmann François, Gaspin Christine, Grima-Pettenati Jacqueline, Guichoux Erwan, Hecker Arnaud, Herrmann Sylvie, Hugueney Philippe, Hummel Irène, Klopp Christophe, Lalanne Céline, Lascoux Martin, Lasserre Eric, Lemainque Arnaud, Desprez-Loustau Marie-Laure, Luyten Isabelle, Madoui Mohammed-Amin, Mangenot Sophie, Marchal Clémence, Maumus Florian, Mercier Jonathan, Michotey Célia, Panaud Olivier, Picault Nathalie, Rouhier Nicolas, Rué Olivier, Rustenholz Camille, Salin Franck, Soler Marçal, Tarkka Mika, Velt Amandine, Zanne Amy E, Martin Francis, Wincker Patrick, Quesneville Hadi, Kremer Antoine, Salse Jérôme
Abstract excerpt
Oaks are an important part of our natural and cultural heritage. Not only are they ubiquitous in our most common landscapes1 but they have also supplied human societies with invaluable services, including food and shelter, since prehistoric times2. With 450 species spread throughout Asia, Europe and America3, oaks constitute a critical global renewable resource. The longevity of oaks (several hundred years)...
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