Quantifying associations between genetic, phenotypic, and climatic variation in Lemmon's willow
Lemmon's willow (Salix lemmonii Bebb) is an important species in Sierra Nevada montane meadow restoration plantings in the western USA. Success of restoration plantings will depend on tolerance of changing climatic conditions. We are characterizing relationships between genomic variation, phenotypic variation, and climate across the region to assess the extent of local adaptation to climate and inform plant material sourcing decisions.