Tracking signatures of selection in natural populations of ectomycorrhizal fungi – progress, challenges, and prospects.

This article discusses the need for a better understanding of local adaptation in natural populations of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi, which play a crucial role in mutualistic interactions in forest ecosystems. The article highlights a symposium that brought together experts in ecological genomics to discuss the latest advances and prospects in the study of population and landscape genomics of ECM fungi. The symposium covered topics such as tracking patterns of local adaptation, the role of environmental factors, and the use of genotyping technologies. The article also mentions emerging model organisms for studying the genomics of environmental adaptation in ECM fungi. The authors emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations to advance the field and improve our understanding of these important organisms. [Extracted from the article]