A severe decline on cork oaks has been strongly associated with drought stress conditions. Pathogens and other biotic stresses are described to cause cork oak decline, but their efficiency is far more enhanced in drought stressed trees. The main goal of this project is the identification of fungal endophytes (EF) that can play an effective role on Q. suber forest sustainability in a climate changing scenario.
Status:
Concluded
Start / End:
25/07/2018 - 24/04/2022
CBMA Funding:
178 613,15 €
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Research Team
Teresa Lino NetoRui TavaresPedro SantosManuela Costa
Partners
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança - IPB (Portugal)
