Functional xylem characteristics associated with drought‐induced embolism in angiosperms
Hydraulic failure resulting from drought‐induced embolism in the xylem of plants is a key
determinant of reduced productivity and mortality. Methods to assess this vulnerability are …
determinant of reduced productivity and mortality. Methods to assess this vulnerability are …
Distinct Responses of European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) to Drought Intensity and Length—A Review of the Impacts of the 2003 and 2018–2019 Drought Events in …
A combined severe heatwave and drought, starting in 2018 and lasting for several months,
restarted the discussion on the resistance of European beech to climatic changes, with …
restarted the discussion on the resistance of European beech to climatic changes, with …
Summer drought exposure, stand structure, and soil properties jointly control the growth of European beech along a steep precipitation gradient in northern Germany
Increasing exposure to climate warming‐related drought and heat threatens forest vitality in
many regions on earth, with the trees' vulnerability likely depending on local climatic aridity …
many regions on earth, with the trees' vulnerability likely depending on local climatic aridity …
The future of European beech in Northern Germany—climate change vulnerability and adaptation potential
Earth's forests are increasingly exposed to climate risks through climate change-related
drought and heat waves. Here, we review the climate vulnerability of European beech …
drought and heat waves. Here, we review the climate vulnerability of European beech …
Both climate sensitivity and growth trend of European beech decrease in the North German Lowlands, while Scots pine still thrives, despite growing sensitivity
M Diers, R Weigel, C Leuschner - Trees, 2023 - Springer
Key message Beech and pine respond differently to climate change. June precipitation is of
particular influence for beech, and February/March temperature for pine. Abstract Climate …
particular influence for beech, and February/March temperature for pine. Abstract Climate …
[HTML][HTML] Towards precision forestry: Drought response from remote sensing-based disturbance monitoring and fine-scale soil information in Central Europe
B Putzenlechner, P Koal, M Kappas, M Löw… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Prolonged drought and susceptibility to biotic stressors induced an extensive calamity in
Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) and widespread crown defoliation in European …
Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) and widespread crown defoliation in European …
Branch xylem vascular adjustments in European beech in response to decreasing water availability across a precipitation gradient
Crucial for the climate adaptation of trees is a xylem anatomical structure capable of
adjusting to changing water regimes. Although species comparisons across climate zones …
adjusting to changing water regimes. Although species comparisons across climate zones …
The effect of forest structure on drought stress in beech forests (Fagus sylvatica L.)
The unprecedented drought between 2018 and 2020 had a significant impact on European
beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forests in Central Europe. The role of different forest structures in …
beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forests in Central Europe. The role of different forest structures in …
Inter-provenance variability and phenotypic plasticity of wood and leaf traits related to hydraulic safety and efficiency in seven European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) …
Abstract Key message Seven European beech provenances differing largely in growth
performance were grown at two common garden sites in Germany and Slovakia. The intra …
performance were grown at two common garden sites in Germany and Slovakia. The intra …
Long-term growth decline is not reflected in crown condition of European beech after a recent extreme drought
E van der Maaten, J Stolz, EA Thurm, J Schröder… - Forest Ecology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Global warming poses a major threat to forest ecosystems around the world. In Central
Europe, vitality losses and tree mortality have already been observed in various regions …
Europe, vitality losses and tree mortality have already been observed in various regions …