Christophe Plomion

Chromosome-scale assembly of the Cupressus sempervirens genome unravels new insights into the evolutionary history of conifers

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of Cupressus sempervirens, revealing insights into conifer genome evolution and the role of transposable elements.

A higher load of deleterious mutations has a detrimental effect on tree growth in maritime pine

This study shows that higher genetic load, caused by deleterious mutations, is associated with reduced tree growth in maritime pine.

Low-frequency somatic mutations are heritable in tropical trees Dicorynia guianensis and Sextonia rubra

The paper identifies low-frequency somatic mutations in two tropical tree species and shows they can be heritable despite not following expected branching patterns or UV exposure effects.

Combining climatic and genomic data improves range-wide tree height growth prediction in a forest tree

The paper combines climatic and genomic data to improve predictions of tree height growth across a wide geographic range using maritime pine provenances.

A chromosome-level genome assembly of the European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) reveals anomalies for organelle DNA integration, repeat content and distribution of SNPs

Polygenic adaptation and negative selection across traits, years and environments in a long-lived plant species (Pinus pinaster Ait., Pinaceae)

The paper estimates polygenicity and negative selection for fitness traits in maritime pine across environments and years, finding stable polygenicity and evidence of negative selection.

Genetic basis of growth, phenology and susceptibility to biotic stressors in maritime pine

The paper assesses genetic variation in maritime pine for traits related to growth, phenology, and susceptibility to pathogens and pests, finding significant heritability and trait correlations.