The objective of this study was to assess the effect of N fertilization in the nursery on frost
and water stress resistance of seedlings in Mediterranean forest species. We reviewed the …

Nitrogen fertilization in the nursery usually improves the transplanting performance of
Mediterranean oaks. However, high N fertilization can reduce seedling stress tolerance …

Tree seedling establishment in Mediterranean areas is strongly limited by water and
nutrients. In this study, we address the effect of nitrogen deprivation during the late phase of …

The planting environment of Mediterranean areas is highly challenging as summer drought
and winter frost jeopardize survival, and soil infertility limits establishment success. We …

Functional attributes determine the survival and growth of planted seedlings in reforestation
projects. Nitrogen (N) and water are important resources in the cultivation of forest species …

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of long-term soil water deficit on growth
and physiological processes of two black pine varieties (Pinus nigra ssp. laricio var …

Water and nutrients are two of the most important factors controlling the growth of trees.
Numerous studies show that fertilization is most effective when trees are not water-stressed …

Contradictory results have been reported on the impact of needle nutrient concentration on
frost hardiness in conifers. The aim of the present study was to test whether excessive …

Holm oak (Quercus ilex ssp. ballota [Desf.] Samp) is one of the most important species in
forest communities of the western Mediterranean Basin, but is very vulnerable to …

Drought is a limiting factor to forest regeneration and restoration, which is likely to increase
in intensity and duration under future climates. Nitrogen (N) nutrition is related to drought …