Drought is a major factor limiting tree growth and plant vitality. In the Mediterranean region,
the length and intensity of drought stress strongly varies with altitude and site conditions. We …

In view of the projected increases in the frequency and duration of drought events in the
Mediterranean basin, a better understanding how differences in stand structure influence …

Key message Understanding the potential of using tree-rings to identify the most vulnerable
species and trees to future drought intensification may support the conversion of pure pine …

If there is one word to describe the responses of pine roots under drought stress this should
be “plasticity”. Pines can explore both shallow and deep-water resources under drought …

Drought-induced growth decline is a phenomenon widely described in forests growing in
regions subjected to seasonal water shortage such as the Mediterranean Basin. However …

Improved knowledge of the time scales at which drought stress mostly influences tree growth
is crucial for the early detection of forest dieback. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of …

Mediterranean pine forests are at risk of experiencing a decline in tree growth in response to
climate warming if rising temperatures amplify drought stress. In mountain areas, tree growth …

The increase in frequency and intensity of droughts due to climate change might threaten
forests under stress levels causing dieback and mortality episodes. Thus, deciphering how …

How drought affects tree and stand growth is an old question, but is getting unprecedented
relevance in view of climate change. Stress effects related to drought have been mostly …

Key message Patterns of stem radial variations showed that Cedrus libani A. Rich. was less
limited by summer drought than co-occurring Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb. Cedrus libani …