Impacts of climate on stem growth in trees are studied in anatomical, ecophysiological, and
ecological disciplines, but an integrative framework to assess those impacts remains …

Key message We demonstrate that, beyond leaf phenology, the phenological cycles of wood
and fine roots present clear responses to environmental drivers in temperate and boreal …

A valid representation of intra‐annual wood formation processes in global vegetation
models is vital for assessing climate change impacts on the forest carbon stock. Yet, wood …

Quantitative wood anatomy analyzes the variability of xylem anatomical features in trees,
shrubs, and herbaceous species to address research questions related to plant functioning …

Developmental initiation of plant vascular tissue, including xylem and phloem, from the
vascular cambium depends on environmental factors, such as temperature and …

The global growth of renewable energy has been given importance targeting global energy
needs while replacing fossil fuels. Large areas of land have been a major hurdle to this …

Climate change is predicted to affect tree growth due to increased frequency and intensity of
extreme events such as ice storms, droughts and heatwaves. Yet, there is still a lot of …

Norway spruce has experienced unprecedented forest declines in recent decades, leading
to extensive salvage logging. Currently, because of the conversion of conifer forests into …

European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) adapts to local growing conditions to enhance its
performance. In response to variations in climatic conditions, beech trees adjust leaf …

On-going climate change is increasing the risk of drought stress across large areas
worldwide. Such drought events decrease ecosystem productivity and have been …