Rapid genetic delineation of regions of provenance:Case study of Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn. in Flanders

Regions of provenance are a necessary tool: they are used as seed zones and they help determine which provenances are to be used in reforestation or afforestation to avoid the risk of using unsuitable ones. However, the delineation does not follow a standard method used in every country. A single delineation in regions is mostly used for all species concerned, while a more species-specific one would be more useful. This is mainly because of practical reasons and because of a lack of information on the population ecology of many species. This information can be obtained through provenance trail... Mehr ...