10.08.2026journal-article
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET
Genomic insights into the local adaptation of spontaneous olive trees in the Mediterranean Basin highlight the need for conservation planning in the face of global change
Societal Impact Statement The Mediterranean Basin, a major biodiversity hotspot, is highly vulnerable to climate and global changes. Wild olive trees form an essential part of this landscape and hold strong ecological, cultural and socio‐economic significance. By examining how these trees responded to past climatic conditions, this study shows adaptation of olive trees to local conditions of temperature and precipitation. Gene flow from cultivated olive into wild populations does not appear to reduce this adaptive …