L. J. Kelly

Genes for ash tree resistance to an insect pest identified via comparative genomics

The paper identifies 53 candidate genes for ash tree resistance to the emerald ash borer beetle using comparative genomics and amino acid variant analysis across multiple species.

Genomic basis of European ash tree resistance to ash dieback fungus

The paper identifies SNPs associated with ash dieback resistance in European ash trees and develops a genomic prediction model with over 90% accuracy.