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Agronomy
L. X. Chang, F. Y. Zhang, Z. K. Zhang, B. M. Chen, S. S. Ye, Q. Y. Zhang
Summary: The study found that the soil of Eucalytus urophylla forest had significant effects on the growth of different tree species, highlighting the importance of selecting suitable species for restoration. Total phenols concentration played a key role in these effects.
ALLELOPATHY JOURNAL
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yuhan Song, Guangze Jin
Summary: This study investigated the leaf structural traits of six broad-leaf species in a northern temperate mixed broad-leaved Korean pine forest. The results showed that the shade tolerance and size of tree species had an impact on leaf structure traits and photosynthetic capacity. Therefore, when constructing leaf trait-photosynthesis models, the shade tolerance and tree size of tree species should be considered.
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Agronomy
Liangjun Zhu, Jie Zhang, J. Julio Camarero, David J. Cooper, Paolo Cherubini, Danyang Yuan, Xiaochun Wang
Summary: With climate warming intensifying, the risk of more frequent and hotter droughts to forest ecosystems globally, including temperate biomes, is significant. To accurately predict forests' response to drought, it is crucial to provide comprehensive information on tree growth resilience, its spatiotemporal changes, and the factors driving it. However, such information is often lacking for broadleaf species in temperate regions. In this study, the researchers analyzed ring-width series from 1981 trees across 40 sites in northeastern China, covering four dominant broad-leaf tree species. They found that factors such as minimum temperatures in most seasons, warm conditions, and drought stress in early summer were the main limitations to tree growth. Different tree species displayed varying levels of resistance and recovery to drought, with Quercus mongolica having the weakest growth resistance but the fastest growth recovery. The study also revealed spatial patterns in tree resilience driven by differences in site conditions and local climates. It highlighted the importance of considering biogeographical factors when studying forest resilience to drought.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
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Forestry
Fang Ma, Liwen Zhuang, Shunzhong Wang, Weiguo Sang
Summary: This study determined the stocking and structural composition of a deciduous broad-leaved forest and predicted the quantity and spatial patterns of coarse woody debris. It found that different tree species exhibited varying distribution patterns in the forest, which could impact community structure and dynamics.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Hao Zhong, Wenshu Lin, Haoran Liu, Nan Ma, Kangkang Liu, Rongzhen Cao, Tiantian Wang, Zhengzhao Ren
Summary: This paper develops an accurate tree species identification framework by integrating UAV-based hyperspectral image and LiDAR data, achieving high accuracy under the complex conditions of mixed forests. The fused features obtained the best accuracy for identification, surpassing the single-source remote sensing data.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Michael Meier, Yann Vitasse, Harald Bugmann, Christof Bigler
Summary: Climate change is directly altering the bioclimatic conditions during the growing period of trees, as well as indirectly affecting the timing and length of the season through shifts in leaf phenology. Research shows that climate change has led to advanced leaf unfolding and delayed leaf colouring, impacting the growing period and precipitation levels for different tree species in Central Europe. The findings suggest an increased drought stress, particularly at lower elevations, with future forest productivity depending significantly on elevation and species composition.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Ying Liu, Shuaifei Chen
Summary: The aim of this study was to understand the diversity and distribution of Calonectria in soils from plantations of different tree species in different geographic regions in southern China. A total of 1270 Calonectria isolates were obtained from soil samples collected from Eucalyptus, Pinus massoniana, and Cunninghamia lanceolata plantations. These isolates were identified as 11 Calonectria species, with C. aconidialis, C. kyotensis, and C. hongkongensis being the most dominant species. The study provides insights into the richness, species diversity, and distribution characteristics of Calonectria in southern China.
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Plant Sciences
Guo Liu, Zhihua Wu, Jianzhong Luo, Chubiao Wang, Xiuhua Shang, Guowu Zhang
Summary: In this study, RNA-Seq and Pac-Bio Iso-Seq were used to analyze gene expression changes in the vascular cambium of Eucalyptus at four different ages, identifying numerous differentially expressed genes. The study revealed the roles of these genes in wood formation and highlighted their potential for further research in fast-growing and adaptable eucalyptus species.
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Construction & Building Technology
Ya Dong, Yue Cai, Chong Li, Haihua Wang, Lv Zhou, Jingyi Sun, Chen Li, Bingzheng Song, Guomo Zhou
Summary: This study measured the temperature differences between different forests in Zhejiang Province and investigated the relationships between canopy, air, ground, and soil temperatures. The results showed that the thermal environment of the forests was influenced by various factors, and evergreen and mixed evergreen and deciduous forests had a significant cooling effect.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Felipe Alexsander Rodrigues da Silva, Tiago Santana Balbuena
Summary: This study presents a quantitative proteome dataset of the vascular sap proteome of three commercially important Eucalyptus species. The results provide valuable information on the composition of the plant vascular system and its role in plant growth and development.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meng Ann Ang Jeffery, Dai Kusumoto, Mitsukazu Mitsugi, Maki Suzuki
Summary: Deer overpopulation poses a significant threat to forest ecosystems, leading to loss of vegetation cover and increased sapling mortality. Different strategies, such as deer exclusion and gap creation, have been explored to restore deer-damaged forest ecosystems. This study found that clearcutting can increase tree species diversity and accelerate sapling growth, but different tree species have varying dependencies on light availability and deer presence.
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Plant Sciences
Chih-Ming Lai, Yao-Moan Huang, Chiung-Pin Liu, Tzu-Hao Su
Summary: Boron is an essential element for plant growth, and supplementing boron can significantly increase the growth of broad-leaved seedlings. Moderate boron supplementation also enhances the uptake of other nutrients, but high concentrations of boron can cause toxic symptoms such as leaf chlorosis, necrosis, and growth inhibition.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
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Forestry
Rui He, Man Hu, Hang Shi, Quan Zhou, Xiao Shu, Kerong Zhang, Quanfa Zhang, Haishan Dang
Summary: This study aims to identify the potential determinants of species diversity in a deciduous broad-leaved forest in China. The results showed that soil available phosphorus and slope were correlated with species diversity. Environment and space together explained nearly half of the variations in community composition. Niche position was found to be a significant ecological trait affecting species contribution variations.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hakan Sevik, Mehmet Cetin, Halil Baris Ozel, Abdullah Erbek, Ilknur Zeren Cetin
Summary: The study aimed to determine the micromorphological characteristics of landscape plants grown in different climate conditions. The results showed that plants grown in the Mediterranean climate generally had higher values for these characteristics compared to plants in other climate types.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
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Ecology
Kaibo Wang, Guangze Jin, Zhili Liu
Summary: This study observed the dynamic changes and influencing factors of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) in leaves, new twigs, and old branches of seven temperate broad-leaved tree species at three life history stages. The results showed that NSC content was significantly affected by life history, wood type, and environmental factors. As plants grew, NSC content in leaves and branches generally increased, and there was no significant difference in NSC content between the canopy layers of mature trees.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Qingmei Song, Fangcuo Qin, He He, Hecong Wang, Shixiao Yu
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2019)
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Agronomy
S. Liu, F. C. Qin, Y. Zheng, S. X. Yu
ALLELOPATHY JOURNAL
(2019)
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Microbiology
Jiahui Wu, Shixiao Yu
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Ecology
Shan Luo, Bernhard Schmid, Cameron Wagg, Yuxin Chen, Bin Jiang, Minxia Liang, Xubing Liu, Shixiao Yu
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minxia Liang, David Johnson, David F. R. P. Burslem, Shixiao Yu, Miao Fang, Joe D. Taylor, Andy F. S. Taylor, Thorunn Helgason, Xubing Liu
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
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Ecology
Keke Cheng, Shixiao Yu
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
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Ecology
Yi Zheng, Fengmin Huang, Minxia Liang, Xubing Liu, Shixiao Yu
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Environmental Sciences
Dehuang Zhu, Dafeng Hui, Mengqi Wang, Qiong Yang, Shixiao Yu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
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Ecology
Erhan Huang, Yuxin Chen, Miao Fang, Yi Zheng, Shixiao Yu
Summary: The study revealed the primacy of climatic variability in driving global plant distributions, with temperature seasonality and isothermality having the greatest contributions in tropical areas, while solar radiation and annual mean temperature had stronger influence in high-latitude areas. Wide-range plant groups tended to occur in areas with higher temperature variability and flatter terrain. Both climate variability and extreme conditions influenced the geographical range size, latitudinal range, and limits of plants.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Dehuang Zhu, Dafeng Hui, Mengqi Wang, Qiong Yang, Zhen Li, Zijian Huang, Hanmeng Yuan, Shixiao Yu
Summary: The study on the allometric growth and carbon storage of Sonneratia apetala found that diameter and wood density are better predictors of plant biomass, with stem biomass accounting for a significant portion of total biomass and showing nearly isometric relationships with other biomass components. The carbon storage in S. apetala ecosystem ranged from 96.48 to 215.35 Mg C ha(-1) and increased with stand age, indicating the importance of allometric equations in estimating biomass and carbon storage in this ecosystem.
WETLANDS ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Minxia Liang, Liuqing Shi, David F. R. P. Burslem, David Johnson, Miao Fang, Xinyi Zhang, Shixiao Yu
Summary: Pathogenic and mutualistic fungi have differing effects on seedling establishment, with mycorrhizal fungal networks playing a critical role in mitigating negative density-dependent effects. Both ectomycorrhizal (ECM) and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi counteract conspecific density-dependent mortality, but ECM fungi are more effective at reducing the negative impacts of high seedling density compared to AM fungi. This study provides mechanistic insights into how soil fungal diversity shapes plant community structure in subtropical forests.
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Ecology
Dehuang Zhu, Dafeng Hui, Zijian Huang, Xueting Qiao, Sen Tong, Mengqi Wang, Qiong Yang, Shixiao Yu
Summary: The study found that different mangrove species exhibit varying growth performances under different light conditions, with Sonneratia apetala inhibiting the growth of native species and causing them to adjust their functional traits in multispecies plots to adapt to the environment.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Ecology
Yi Zheng, Yichun Xie, Yan Xie, Shixiao Yu
Summary: Temperature and light period may trigger a trade-off between vegetative growth and asexual reproduction in B. ochroleuca.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yan Xie, Liuqing Shi, Keke Cheng, Yang Li, Shixiao Yu
Summary: The molecular mechanism of host-specific pathogenesis in the Endomelanconiopsis endophytica strain LS29, a pathogen of the subtropical tree Castanopsis fissa, remains to be explored. Through transcriptome sequencing, it was found that the fungus repressed other microbes and produced antibiotics to attack the host tissue within 24 hours of infection. Various effectors were secreted to recognize the host plant, but their expression regulation changed significantly after 24 hours, indicating a key time point for host recognition and specific infection. Only a few effectors were identified as specific effectors involved in the early infection process.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fengmin Huang, Minxia Liang, Yi Zheng, Xubing Liu, Yuxin Chen, Wenbin Li, Shan Luo, Shixiao Yu
JOURNAL OF PLANT ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Forestry
Sadadi Ojoatre, Jos Barlow, Suzanne R. Jacobs, Mariana C. Rufino
Summary: This study evaluates the changes in a forest complex in Kenya and finds that within 20 years of disturbance, there is rapid recovery of aboveground biomass and carbon accumulation, and the species diversity remains high in these previously disturbed fragments.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Astor Torano Caicoya, Peter Biber, Miren del Rio, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Catia Arcangeli, Robert Matthews, Hans Pretzsch
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of site and climate on the self-thinning line in Scots pine forests in Europe. The results showed that species tolerance, temperature, and precipitation influenced the slope of the self-thinning line. In terms of the intercept, latitude and radiation had compensating effects. Time did not show significant trends in the self-thinning line. The study highlights the need to adapt management strategies and models based on self-thinning to different latitudes. Climate change has not yet significantly impacted the self-thinning trajectory, but a continuous rise in temperature and high precipitation may accelerate the self-thinning process and result in increased biomass accumulation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Haonan Zhang, Jianing Xu, Weiqi Meng, Zhonglin Li, Yanyan Ni, Weijie Li, Hao Chen, Xingshuo Zhang, Huanhuan Yuan, Zhi Wang
Summary: Secondary forests play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity recovery. This study investigated the mechanisms underlying secondary succession in a restored secondary forest and found that deciduous tree species transition from diversity accumulators to repellents as they progress through different life history stages, while evergreen tree species can act as accumulators or remain neutral. The study also revealed the effects of density dependence on the mortality and regeneration of different tree species, and highlighted the importance of early-arriving tree species in facilitating the establishment and diversity of late-arriving counterparts.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Yierxiati Abulaiti, Zijian Huang, Guojiao Xie, Xiaojuan Zou, Qin Luo, Minhuang Wang, Qiong Yang, Ping Hu, Shixiao Yu
Summary: In this study, the resistance to pest infestation of native and exotic mangrove species was compared based on their traits and spectral reflectance. The results showed that exotic species exhibited higher resistance to pest infestation compared to native species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Thomas Feiss, Vincent Robin, Delphine Aran, Joseph Levillain, Thierry Paul, Jean-Luc Dupouey
Summary: Fagus sylvatica L. is a competitive tree in European temperate deciduous forests, but often sporadic or absent in present-day stands where Quercus spp. are dominant. Through soil charcoal analysis in the Lorraine Plateau in France, the presence of Fagus and Quercus in mature Quercus stands was confirmed. Radiocarbon dating results indicated that historical forest management caused the replacement of Fagus by Quercus, starting from the Bronze Age.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Paula Halbig, Anne-Sophie Stelzer, Peter Baier, Josef Pennerstorfer, Horst Delb, Axel Schopf
Summary: The incidence of oak processionary moth in Central Europe has been increasing, posing severe threats to oak trees, humans, and animals. To address this issue, researchers have developed an online early warning system that provides phenological forecasts and decision support for the protection of oak trees and human health.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Jean-Baptiste Ndamiyehe Ncutirakiza, Sylvie Gourlet-Fleury, Philippe Lejeune, Xavier Bry, Catherine Trottier, Frederic Mortier, Adeline Fayolle, Francois Muhashy Habiyaremye, Leopold Ndjele Mianda-Bungi, Gauthier Ligot
Summary: This study examines the influence of canopy structure on tropical tree growth using data collected through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and field measurements. The results show that combining UAV and field data can improve the prediction of tree diameter increment. Diameter at breast height and crown area are complementary predictors, and crown-based competition indices significantly enhance prediction models. The calibrated model at one site can accurately predict growth at another site.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Abebe Damtew, Emiru Birhane, Christian Messier, Alain Paquette, Bart Muys
Summary: Restoring degraded dryland requires a diverse mixture of trees and shrubs. Shading and species diversity can improve seedling survival and vitality. Shaded conditions led to higher seedling survival, vitality, and chlorophyll content, while increasing species richness improved seedling vitality in non-shaded conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Francois Hebert, Isabelle Delisle, Marc Tremblay, Pascal Tremblay, Jean- Francois Boucher, Yan Boucher, Daniel Lord
Summary: Regeneration failures in the closed-crown boreal forest, resulting in the creation of open lichen woodlands, can be restored through clear-cutting, scarification, and natural seeding. Clear-cutting combined with scarification promotes seedling establishment, and scarification creates suitable microsites for germination. Seedling growth in lichen woodlands is higher when logging and scarification are combined, but lower compared to feather moss stands. Afforestation through natural seeding following scarification could be a cost-effective option for restoring lichen woodlands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Bianca Wulansari Kassun, A. Maarit I. Kallio, Erik Tr Omborg, Meley Mekonen Rannestad
Summary: Mapping and analyzing forest ecosystem services in dry and mountain forests can provide valuable knowledge for sustainable forest management strategies.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Michael Premer, Eric Turnblom, Aaron Weiskittel
Summary: Managed forests serve as a natural climate change solution by sequestering carbon and storing it in harvested wood products, while also providing ecosystem services and wildlife habitat. This study focused on the stem sinuosity of juvenile coastal Douglas-fir and found that genetic improvement, silviculture practices, and local growing conditions can impact stem sinuosity. Factors such as tree spacing, vegetation control, and climate variables also affect the severity of stem sinuosity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Bronwyn Lira Dyson, Rhea Herpel, Peter Karasch, Jorg Mueller, Dominik Thom, Claus Baessler
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of different forest management strategies, dead wood types, and microclimates on Fomes fomentarius. The results showed that the occupancy of Fomes fomentarius was lower in control stands, while the percent cover occupied on snags under a closed canopy was higher. Increasing the number of snags and maintaining dense forest canopies could enhance the presence of Fomes fomentarius as well as provide important microhabitats for various arthropods.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Di Liu, Chaofan Zhou, Xiao He, Xiangdong Lei, Huiru Zhang, Xianzhao Liu
Summary: Canopy structure plays a significant role in the distribution and growth of saplings. Traditional canopy metrics are inadequate in irregular stands. The innovative framework of canopy triangular units provides a comprehensive understanding of the canopy's three-dimensional attributes. Through this framework, we can analyze the differences in various triangular unit types and the spatial dispersion of saplings.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Amalia Valeria Ibanez Moro, Fabian Borghetti, Leonardo Galetto, Juan M. Cellini, Sandra J. Bravo
Summary: This study evaluated the size and persistence of soil seed banks (SSB) of six native woody species in dry subtropical forests of the western Argentine Chaco region. The results showed that SSB size was influenced by different sites and sampling years, and forest disturbances had varying effects on SSB.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Stephanie Landry, Marc-Andre Villard, Gaetan Pelletier, Martin-Hugues St-Laurent
Summary: In many regions of the world, excessive browsing by ungulates has reached unsustainable levels, threatening biodiversity and forest regeneration. Moose, as ecological engineers, have severe impacts on forest structure and composition through overbrowsing. The distribution of forage and cover patches affects moose browsing pressure, and this relationship has been explored in conifer-dominated stands but not in hardwood-dominated landscapes.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)