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 …

Soil-borne phytopathogens can have detrimental effects on both cereal and horticultural
crops resulting in serious losses worldwide. Due to their high efficiency and easy …

Species distribution models (SDMs) are an emerging tool in the study of fungi, and their use
is expanding across species and research topics. To summarise progress to date and to …

Abstract Purpose of Review Holm oak is a relevant species, both for its distribution and
ecological importance. Among the risks looming over this species, oak decline—influenced …

Quercus ecosystems have been affected globally by decline episodes, involving extreme
defoliation and mortality events, during recent decades. Both abiotic and biotic factors seem …

Research Highlights: Protected natural areas are a reservoir of Phytophthora species and
represent the most suitable sites to study their ecology, being less disturbed by human …

The maternal environment of a tree species can influence the development and resistance
of its offspring. Transgenerational induction of resistance is well known in plants but its …

Forests and woodland ecosystems in Morocco play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity
and providing ecological and economic services. Despite advances in administration …

Forests are likely the most complex ecosystems on Earth, as they cross scales from the
largest and longest-lived organisms on the planet (trees) with a myriad of diminutive …

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) and oak (Quercus robur) are dominant tree species in European
Atlantic mixed forests, and their leaf litter is a key resource for stream ecosystems. While …