Variation in xylem vessel diameter is one of the most important parameters when evaluating
plant water relations. This review provides a synthesis of the ecophysiological implications …

The integration of functional traits into vulnerability assessments is a promising approach to
quantitatively capture differences in species sensitivity and adaptive capacity to climate …

While climate warming reduces the occurrence of frost events, the warming-induced
lengthening of the growing season of plants in the Northern Hemisphere may actually …

Leaf senescence in winter deciduous species signals the transition from the active to the
dormant stage. The purpose of leaf senescence is the recovery of nutrients before the leaves …

One of the main questions in ecosystem restoration is where to obtain the seeds to re-
establish plant communities. While the most commonly advocated approach is to use seeds …

Species' range limits are ubiquitous. This suggests that the evolution of the ecological niche
is constrained in general and at the edges of distributions in particular. While there may be …

The physiological challenges posed by climate change for seasonal, perennial plants
include increased risk of heat waves, postbudbreak freezing ('false springs'), and droughts …

As greenhouse gas emissions rise unabated and temperatures continue to rise, forest
managers have begun to consider assisted migration (AM) of trees as a strategy to adapt …

In the context of climate change, many plant species may have problems adapting or
dispersing rapidly enough to keep pace with changing environmental conditions. Given …

Conservation of biodiversity in managed forest landscapes needs to be complemented with
new approaches given the threat from rapid climate change. Most frameworks for adaptation …