Population genetics of Irish oaks

Project Title:  Population genetics of Irish oaks

From: 2022 To 2026

Summary: This project investigates the genetic diversity and degree of introgression of the plus trees selected. These results will provide wider information for oak conservation genetics and breeding for timber and the changing climate. Supervised by Dr Trevor Hodkinson, Trinity College Dublin, Dr Colin Kelleher National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin and Dr Jo Clark, Head of Research at Future Trees Trust.

Programme: PhD

Project Type: Structured PhD Programme

Principal Investigator: Trevor Hodkinson

Collaborators: Colin Kelleher, Jo Clark, Eugene Hendrick

PhD student: Eamonn Cooper