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 …

High-resolution stem diameter variations (SDV) are widely recognized as a useful drought
stress indicator and have therefore been used in many irrigation scheduling studies. More …

A major component of climate change is an increase in temperature and precipitation
variability. Over the last few decades, an increase in the frequency of extremely warm …

It has been known for a long time that drought intensity is a critical variable in determining
water stress of Mediterranean tree species. However, not as much attention has been paid …

The intensity and frequency of drought have increased considerably during the last decades
in southeastern Europe, and projected scenarios suggest that southern and central Europe …

Tree crown morphology is a key driver of forest dynamics, determining not only the
competitiveness of an individual but also the competitive effect exerted on neighbouring …

Submediterranean forests are considered an ecotone between Mediterranean and
Eurosiberian ecosystems, and are very sensitive to global change. A decline of Scots pine …

Plants coexisting in Mediterranean regions differ widely in their sensitivity to drought and in
their ability to maintain carbon assimilation and hydraulic function ranging from avoidance to …

Forest ecosystems are increasingly exposed to climate-change-induced drought and
nitrogen deposition. However, the role of nitrogen deposition in shaping the responses of …

Water stress can cause declines in plant function that persist after rehydration. Recent work
has defined 'resilience'traits characterizing leaf resistance to persistent damage from …