Work Package 3 - Genocedar

The third WP focuses on collecting supplementary literature information needed for the project's implementation. The literature review focuses on gathering further information and relevant references on:

• Existing candidate genes (adaptive genes for conifers), as these are found in scientific articles and GenBank.
  

• Phenotypic and functional processes affecting candidate genes (which will be tested in this project).
  

• Historical and environmental data regarding the wider distribution area of C. brevifolia.
  

• Scenarios for climate change in Cyprus by the end of the 21 st century.
  

• Data (non-fieldwork) needed for the creation of maps which illustrate the patterns of gene diversity in space.
  

In addition, this WP includes the office (non-fieldwork) data needed in order to carry out the project's aims. Also, this WP includes a search for the most appropriate equipment to be used for environmental data collection.

The deliverables (D) from this WP are two:
D9: Report of genes which will be tested in this project, responsible for phenotypic characteristics and physiological functions.
D10: Report on the creation of a Database including alternatives for the equipment to be used for environmental data collection (e.g. model, technical characteristics).