Global change and forest disturbances in the Mediterranean basin: Breakthroughs, knowledge gaps, and recommendations
J Peñuelas, J Sardans - Forests, 2021 - mdpi.com
Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …
Effects of environmental factors and management practices on microclimate, winter physiology, and frost resistance in trees
G Charrier, J Ngao, M Saudreau… - Frontiers in plant …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Freezing stress is one of the most important limiting factors determining the ecological
distribution and production of tree species. Assessment of frost risk is, therefore, critical for …
distribution and production of tree species. Assessment of frost risk is, therefore, critical for …
Dynamics of non‐structural carbohydrates in terrestrial plants: a global synthesis
Plants store large amounts of non‐structural carbohydrates (NSC). While multiple functions
of NSC have long been recognized, the interpretation of NSC seasonal dynamics is often …
of NSC have long been recognized, the interpretation of NSC seasonal dynamics is often …
Global variation in nonstructural carbohydrate stores in response to climate
M Blumstein, J Gersony… - Global Change …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Woody plant species store nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) for many functions. While
known to buffer against fluctuations in photosynthetic supply, such as at night, NSC stores …
known to buffer against fluctuations in photosynthetic supply, such as at night, NSC stores …
The combined effects of a long‐term experimental drought and an extreme drought on the use of plant‐water sources in a Mediterranean forest
Vegetation in water‐limited ecosystems relies strongly on access to deep water reserves to
withstand dry periods. Most of these ecosystems have shallow soils over deep groundwater …
withstand dry periods. Most of these ecosystems have shallow soils over deep groundwater …
Identifying differences in carbohydrate dynamics of seedlings and mature trees to improve carbon allocation in models for trees and forests
Carbohydrates play a central role in plant functioning because they are building blocks and
energy carriers for plant metabolic processes. Because plants are sessile organisms and …
energy carriers for plant metabolic processes. Because plants are sessile organisms and …
Contrasting trait syndromes in angiosperms and conifers are associated with different responses of tree growth to temperature on a large scale
Recent large-scale studies of tree growth in the Iberian Peninsula reported contrasting
positive and negative effects of temperature in Mediterranean angiosperms and conifers …
positive and negative effects of temperature in Mediterranean angiosperms and conifers …
Nitrogen addition affects chemical compositions of plant tissues, litter and soil organic matter
Increasing nitrogen (N) deposition or fertilization has been found to significantly affect
carbon (C) cycling. However, a comprehensive understanding of how different C chemical …
carbon (C) cycling. However, a comprehensive understanding of how different C chemical …
Death from hunger or thirst? Phloem death, rather than xylem hydraulic failure, as a driver of fire‐induced conifer mortality
Disruption of photosynthesis and carbon transport due to damage to the tree crown and
stem cambial cells, respectively, can cause tree mortality. It has recently been proposed that …
stem cambial cells, respectively, can cause tree mortality. It has recently been proposed that …
Non-structural carbohydrates in dormant woody perennials; the tale of winter survival and spring arrival
Woody perennials' reliance on nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) reserves for the
resumption of spring growth necessitates an accumulation of NSC prior to dormancy. It is …
resumption of spring growth necessitates an accumulation of NSC prior to dormancy. It is …