Publications by authors named "Luis Manuel Diaz"

Adaptation of long-living forest trees to respond to environmental changes is essential to secure their performance under adverse conditions. Water deficit is one of the most significant stress factors determining tree growth and survival. Maritime pine ( Ait.

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Article Synopsis
  • Drought significantly impacts plant survival and growth, influencing metabolic pathways differently across various plant organs.
  • Untargeted metabolic profiling of Pinus pinaster revealed distinct metabolic responses in roots, stems, and needles during drought, indicating that roots play a crucial role in water stress recovery.
  • Genetic variations linked to specific genes were found to affect metabolite concentrations, which could help guide future research on drought tolerance in trees.
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There is an increasing interest in understanding the role of epigenetic variability in forest species and how it may contribute to their rapid adaptation to changing environments. In this study we have conducted a genome-wide analysis of cytosine methylation pattern in Pinus pinea, a species characterized by very low levels of genetic variation and a remarkable degree of phenotypic plasticity. DNA methylation profiles of different vegetatively propagated trees from representative natural Spanish populations of P.

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Background: Understanding molecular mechanisms that control photosynthesis and water use efficiency in response to drought is crucial for plant species from dry areas. This study aimed to identify QTL for these traits in a Mediterranean conifer and tested their stability under drought.

Results: High density linkage maps for Pinus pinaster were used in the detection of QTL for photosynthesis and water use efficiency at three water irrigation regimes.

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