[HTML][HTML] Increased photosynthesis during spring drought in energy-limited ecosystems
Drought is often thought to reduce ecosystem photosynthesis. However, theory suggests
there is potential for increased photosynthesis during meteorological drought, especially in …
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
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 …
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
Models are useful tools for understanding and predicting ecological patterns and processes.
Under ongoing climate and biodiversity change, they can greatly facilitate decision‐making …
Under ongoing climate and biodiversity change, they can greatly facilitate decision‐making …
Daytime stomatal regulation in mature temperate trees prioritizes stem rehydration at night
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 …
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
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 …
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) …
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 …
evaluating the effectiveness of regional ecological protection and restoration, establishing a …
Accuracy, realism and general applicability of European forest models
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 …
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 …
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
Ongoing climate warming is increasing evapotranspiration, a process that reduces plant-
available water and aggravates the impact of extreme droughts during the growing season …
available water and aggravates the impact of extreme droughts during the growing season …