Author(s)

Dandan Zhang¹, Faujiah Nurhasanah Ritonga², Tuya Siqin¹, Runxian Song³, Zicheng Zhang¹, Mingwei Tang¹, Peilin Sun¹, Wa Gao^1*

¹Heilongjiang Institute of Atomic Energy, Harbin, China.
²Graduate School, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia.
³Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of the Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China.

As an important ecological tree species in northern China, Populus simonii plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and promoting environmental sustainability. The academic community has conducted a series of in-depth studies on this species, covering key areas such as genomics, survival mechanisms, and genetic breeding. Through the analysis of the genomic structure and function of P. simonii, we have not only revealed the molecular basis for its adaptation to harsh environments but also identified key genes that promote its growth and resistance to pests and diseases. Furthermore, exploring the survival mechanisms of P. simonii has deepened our understanding of its stress resistance traits, including how it effectively copes with abiotic stresses such as drought, salinization, and heavy metal pollution. In genetic breeding, significant progress has been made through the application of modern biotechnology, improving the growth rate and wood quality of P. simonii and enhancing its environmental adaptability and disease resistance. These research findings have not only enriched our knowledge of the biological characteristics of P. simonii but also provided a solid scientific foundation for its application in ecological restoration, forestry production, and environmental management.

Breeding, Ecological Restoration, Genomics, Populus simonii, Resistance Mechanisms

Zhang, D. , Ritonga, F. , Siqin, T. , Song, R. , Zhang, Z. , Tang, M. , Sun, P. and Gao, W. (2024) Comprehensive Overview of Populus simonii Research in the Recent Years. Open Journal of Ecology, 14, 419-434. doi: 10.4236/oje.2024.145025.