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A conceptual framework for restoration of threatened plants: the effective model of American chestnut ( Castanea dentata ) reintroduction

Jacobs, Douglass F., Dalgleish, Harmony J., Nelson, C. Dana·2013·New Phytologist

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Summary: We propose a conceptual framework for restoration of threatened plant species that encourages integration of technological, ecological, and social spheres. A sphere encompasses ideas relevant to restoration and the people working within similar areas of influence or expertise. Increased capacity within a sphere and a higher degree of coalescing among spheres predict a greater probability of successful restoration. We illustrate this with C astanea dentata , a foundation forest tree in North America that was annihilated by an introduced pathogen; the species is a model that effectively merges biotechnology, reintroduction biology, and restoration ecology. Because of C . dentata 's ecological and social importance, scientists have aggressively pursued blight resistance through various approaches. We summarize recent advancements in tree breeding and biotechnology that have emerged from C. dentata research, and describe their potential to bring new tools to bear on socio‐ecological restoration problems. Successful reintroduction of C . dentata will also depend upon an enhanced understanding of its ecology within contemporary forests. We identify a critical need for a deeper understanding of societal influences that may affect setting and achieving realistic restoration goals. Castanea dentata may serve as an important model to inform reintroduction of threatened plant species in general and foundation forest trees in particular. Contents Summary 378 I. Castanea dentata as a model at the intersection of reintroduction biology and restoration ecology 379 II. Technological approaches for recovery of Castanea dentata 381 III. Ecology of the historically dominant Castanea dentata in contemporary forests 385 IV. Societal challenges for successful reintroduction of Castanea dentata 388 V. Conclusions 389 Acknowledgements 389 References 389

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  • Chestnut blight was accidentally introduced into the USA in the early 1900s and destroyed chestnut throughout its range by 1950.

    “Chestnut blight, caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica (Murr.) Barr, was accidentally introduced into the USA in the early 1900s and destroyed chestnut throughout its range by 1950 (Anagnostakis 1995; Brewer 1995; Jacobs et al. 2013).”

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Authors
Jacobs, D. F., Dalgleish, H. J., & Nelson, C. D.
Affiliations
  • Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
  • William & Mary (US)
  • US Forest Service (US)
Corresponding author
Jacobs, Douglass F.
Venue
New Phytologist
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2012-11-19
Volume
197
Issue
2
Pages
378-393
ISSN
  • 0028-646X (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-8137
OpenAlex
W2035725191
Cited by
183
References
149
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • New Phytologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • W&M Publish (College of William & Mary) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Purdue University
  • U.S. Forest Service
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Seedling growth and survival studies
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
Keywords
American chestnut, Castanea dentata, reintroduction, chestnut blight resistance, tree breeding, biotechnology, restoration targets, conceptual framework
MeSH terms
Conservation of Natural Resources, Models, Biological, North America, Ecosystem, Fagaceae, Endangered Species

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