Making use of oak genomes

Andrew L Hipp, Antoine Kremer

This review summarizes the contributions of genomics to our understanding of oak evolution and management, both past and ongoing. Far from being exhaustive given the large number of publications following the publication of the genomes, this review emphasizes work conducted in the decade following publication of the first two complete oak genome assemblies, and major findings and achievements regarding (1) oak evolutionary history, (2) speciation and introgression, and tools for (3) tree breeding and (4) management and conservation of native forests. While reviewing recent advances, the review also looks to the future by highlighting the research opportunities offered by genomics in conjunction with other developments in ecology and genetics.