Soil organic carbon and soil fertility are critical components of soil health and play a
significant role in sustaining agricultural productivity. Indigenous agroforestry practices have …

Abstract Black Cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) is a broadleaved tree species native to
Northern-and Central-America which was introduced in many other parts of the world …

Abstract Key Message The best yields in the extraction of hydroxycinnamic acids, flavanols
and total phenolics from black cherry flowers were obtained with 40% ethanol and the …

The forest understory is rich in fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. They include both native
species and invasive alien plant species (IAPS). One of the most spreading IAPS is black …

Although its economic importance, bauxite mining causes the loss of natural ecosystems. In
this sense, the Technosols building from materials made or modified by man, such as mine …

In order to understand the fertility of soil comprehensively in Chinese fir plantations, the
stoichiometric characteristics of soil nutrient elements should be paid more attention to …

Trees have a large impact on the topsoil chemistry and the strength and direction of this
impact depend on the identity of the tree species. Tree species with nutrient-poor litter have …

Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) forests are experiencing severe dieback due to drought and
related bark beetle infestations. These disturbances are amplified by poor tree vitality, which …

Tree growth models are an important and essential part of modeling forest dynamics and
valuable tools for management planning and biodiversity conservation strategies. We …

Despite the general agreement that maximizing carbon storage and its persistence in forest
soils are top priorities in the context of climate change mitigation, our knowledge on how to …