[HTML][HTML] Increased photosynthesis during spring drought in energy-limited ecosystems

DL Miller, S Wolf, JB Fisher, BF Zaitchik, J Xiao… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Drought is often thought to reduce ecosystem photosynthesis. However, theory suggests
there is potential for increased photosynthesis during meteorological drought, especially in …

[HTML][HTML] Tracing the origin of Oriental beech stands across Western Europe and reporting hybridization with European beech–Implications for assisted gene flow

M Kurz, A Kölz, J Gorges, BP Carmona, P Brang… - Forest ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The benefits and risks of human-aided translocation of individuals within the species range,
assisted gene flow (AGF), depend on the genetic divergence, on the rate and direction of …

Spatially explicit models for decision‐making in animal conservation and restoration

D Zurell, C König, AK Malchow, S Kapitza… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Models are useful tools for understanding and predicting ecological patterns and processes.
Under ongoing climate and biodiversity change, they can greatly facilitate decision‐making …

Daytime stomatal regulation in mature temperate trees prioritizes stem rehydration at night

RL Peters, K Steppe, C Pappas, R Zweifel… - New …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Trees remain sufficiently hydrated during drought by closing stomata and reducing canopy
conductance (G c) in response to variations in atmospheric water demand and soil water …

Drought impacts on tree carbon sequestration and water use–evidence from intra‐annual tree‐ring characteristics

E Martínez‐Sancho, K Treydte, MM Lehmann… - New …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The impact of climate extremes on forest ecosystems is poorly understood but important for
predicting carbon and water cycle feedbacks to climate. Some knowledge gaps still remain …

[HTML][HTML] Tree vitality indicators revealed a rapid response of beech forests to the 2018 drought

B Rohner, S Kumar, K Liechti, A Gessler, M Ferretti - Ecological Indicators, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Changes in regional and global hydrological cycles and temperature regimes will
affect forest health, functioning and growth, and therefore their role in carbon (C) …

[HTML][HTML] A Review of Research on Forest Ecosystem Quality Assessment and Prediction Methods

K Guo, B Wang, X Niu - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
The accurate assessment and prediction of forest ecosystem quality is an important basis for
evaluating the effectiveness of regional ecological protection and restoration, establishing a …

Accuracy, realism and general applicability of European forest models

M Mahnken, M Cailleret, A Collalti, C Trotta… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Forest models are instrumental for understanding and projecting the impact of climate
change on forests. A considerable number of forest models have been developed in the last …

Soil–plant interactions modulated water availability of Swiss forests during the 2015 and 2018 droughts

K Meusburger, V Trotsiuk… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Central Europe has been experiencing unprecedented droughts during the last decades,
stressing the decrease in tree water availability. However, the assessment of physiological …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term soil water limitation and previous tree vigor drive local variability of drought-induced crown dieback in Fagus sylvatica

S Klesse, T Wohlgemuth, K Meusburger… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ongoing climate warming is increasing evapotranspiration, a process that reduces plant-
available water and aggravates the impact of extreme droughts during the growing season …