Investigating How Genetics Affects the Response of Douglas-fir to Climate Variables

Some populations of Douglas-fir trees may be better adapted than others to cope with the increased drought and temperature alterations predicted as a result of climate change. As part of the Seed Source Movement Trial, researchers investigated the variation between widely-distributed Douglas-fir populations to better understand traits associated with climate-related plant stress. Check out the full story below to see how researchers tested the impacts of climate-related variables on different populations of Douglas-fir.