Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mudrite Daugaviete, Kristaps Makovskis, Andis Lazdins, Dagnija Lazdina
Summary: The main goal of this review was to assess the potential of fast-growing tree species in agroforestry areas for biomass production in the Baltic Sea region. The study showed that short rotation forestry is the most suitable approach for managing these areas, with willows and poplars suitable for short rotation coppice and black alder suitable for energy wood plantations.
Article
Agronomy
Marzena Niemczyk
Summary: This study compared the biomass production of 10 commercially available hybrid poplar cultivars in different rotation lengths and found that a 10-year rotation cycle resulted in the highest mean annual increment (MAI) in trees. The 5-year rotation cycles had a negative impact on the sustainability of the plantation, while replanting after harvest in 5-year and longer rotations was found to be more advantageous for regeneration. The study also highlighted the importance of testing cultivars before commercial scale introduction and provided valuable information for stakeholders in the biomass market.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira, I. Canellas, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro, M. Hanewinkel, D. Sperlich
Summary: This study compares the potential of carbon sequestration and economic viability of poplar short rotation coppice systems under different irrigation conditions. The results show that restrictive irrigation due to climate change challenges the productivity and profitability of these plantations. Improving irrigation and promoting biomass utilization are important for short-to medium-term carbon sequestration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Matthias Meyer, Kristin Morgenstern, David Heilig, Balint Heil, Gabor Kovacs, Christoph Leibing, Doris Krabel
Summary: This study measured above- and belowground biomass fractionation, root diameter composition, and allocation of fine root length per total leaf area of Populus clones to assess the risk for plantation establishment during spring drought conditions. Some hybrid clones of Populus x euramericana showed plasticity in root biomass fractions, while clone Max 3 did not respond plastically to deficit watering.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Nathan J. J. Sleight, Timothy A. A. Volk, Mark Eisenbies
Summary: In this study, the proportion of biomass allocated to above- and belowground components in short-rotation willow biomass crops was analyzed. The root:shoot ratio was found to be consistent across sites and cultivars. However, higher producing stands had slightly lower ratios. These findings are important for understanding the carbon balance and breeding programs of these systems.
Article
Forestry
Marcin Pietrzykowski, Bartlomiej Wos, Pawel Tylek, Dariusz Kwasniewski, Tadeusz Juliszewski, Jozef Walczyk, Justyna Likus-Cieslik, Wojciech Ochal, Sylwester Tabor
Summary: The research shows that a 12-year-old willow coppice plantation near the Vistula River in southern Poland has high carbon sink potential and sequestration rates, indicating its ability to mitigate the effects of high CO2 concentrations over a short time span.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Miri Choi, Nayoung Choi, Jihyeon Lee, Sora Lee, Yoonha Kim, Chaein Na
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of Italian ryegrass cultivar and usage methods on soybean growth and yield. The results showed that using Italian ryegrass as green manure could increase soybean yield, while using it as forage could bring additional harvested matter to the rotational system.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira, I Canellas, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro
Summary: Poplar Short Rotation Coppices have the potential to provide raw material for bioeconomy, create rural employment, and offer environmental benefits. However, the economic feasibility of these plantations is a concern, hindering commercial expansion. This study identifies critical cost factors for poplar plantations in the Mediterranean and highlights the importance of increasing productivity or valuing ecosystem services for achieving profitability.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sophie Drexler, Eiko Thiessen, Axel Don
Summary: This study quantified both above-ground and below-ground biomass, as well as litter and soil organic carbon (C) stocks, of established hedgerow systems in northern Germany. The results showed that hedgerows have high carbon stocks, especially in old hedgerow systems where below-ground biomass played a significant role. These findings are important for considering the role of hedgerow C sinks in C farming frameworks.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jessica Rebola-Lichtenberg, Peter Schall, Christian Ammer
Summary: The study analyzed the biomass yield of eight different poplar hybrids and black locust in mixed short rotation coppice after 5 years of rotation. The results showed that black locust benefited from mixed cropping, while poplars did not. The dominance and competitiveness of black locust led to poorer performance of all eight poplar genotypes.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Jessica Rebola-Lichtenberg, Juliane Streit, Peter Schall, Christian Ammer, Dominik Seidel
Summary: Short rotation coppices with mixed plantings of fast-growing Populus hybrids and N-fixing Robinia pseudoacacia may initially exhibit complementarity effects, but over time the competitive advantage of Robinia pseudoacacia begins to overshadow the facilitative benefits of species interaction.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maya Matsunami, Mari Murai-Hatano, Tsuneo Kuwagata, Uzuki Matsushima, Yoichi Hashida, Yoko Tominaga, Yusuke Masuya, Atsushi J. Nagano
Summary: The long-term dynamics of the rice transcriptome under natural field conditions were investigated in this study. The results indicated that changes in temperature and potential evaporation (Ep) regulated many genes in both leaves and roots. The relationship between gene expression and meteorological factors differed significantly between vegetative and reproductive stages. Aquaporin gene expression, responsible for water transport, was found to be positively correlated with Ep in leaves throughout the growth period and strongly correlated in roots during reproductive growth. Other genes related to productivity exhibited different responses to meteorological factors at different growth stages.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Noel Blanco-Tourinan, Christian S. Hardtke
Summary: The vascular system plays a crucial role in the growth and reproduction of plants by transporting water, nutrients, and minerals throughout the plant body. While our understanding of the regulatory mechanisms in vascular tissue development is mainly based on studies in the primary root of Arabidopsis, it remains unclear to what extent these mechanisms apply to other organs. This review focuses on recent advances in the formation of cotyledon veins, with an emphasis on polar auxin transport-dependent and -independent mechanisms. We also provide an overview of vascular formation in postembryonic organs, particularly lateral roots, which involves the coordinated action of multiple tissues.
CURRENT OPINION IN PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Craig H. Carlson, Lawrence B. Smart
Summary: Species hybridization is crucial for improving shrub willow bioenergy crops, with triploid families showing the highest levels of heterosis for harvestable biomass. Intraspecific diploids exhibited lower levels of heterosis, while interspecific diploids produced moderate levels of heterosis in greenhouse experiments. Differences between greenhouse and field trial results can be largely attributed to pest damage affecting the performance of interspecific diploids.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Siyuan Wang, Wenna Wang, Jiacun Gu, Zhongyue Li, Yan Wang, Lixue Yang
Summary: The competitive advantage of lianas over trees may be explained by their lower construction costs and faster resource acquisition strategy in root functional traits. Lianas also exhibit lower phylogenetic conservatism in root traits compared to trees. The root economics space of lianas and trees has different strategies, with lianas adopting faster resource acquisition and trees adopting relatively slower strategies.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hector Jesus Pegoretti Leite de Souza, Fernando Munoz, Regis Teixeira Mendonca, Katia Saez, Rodrigo Olave, Cristina Segura, Daniel P. L. de Souza, Thiago de Paula Protasio, Roque Rodriguez-Soalleiro
Summary: This study compared wood pellets made from different biomass feedstocks and found that pellets made from Pinus radiata were more suitable for bioenergy production. The anatomical structure of the pellets played a crucial role in determining their quality.
Article
Forestry
Cristina Eimil-Fraga, Nerea Oliveira, Luis Ortiz-Torres, Juan Luis Rodriguez-Somoza, Roque Rodriguez-Soalleiro
Summary: The study evaluated the biomass yield and ash characteristics of eight poplar clones grown under conditions of low water resources and acid soils in the Atlantic areas of southern Europe. The results showed that balsam poplar clones performed the best in terms of biomass yield, and planting clones in acid soils can yield both biomass and timber simultaneously.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira, I Canellas, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro
Summary: Poplar Short Rotation Coppices have the potential to provide raw material for bioeconomy, create rural employment, and offer environmental benefits. However, the economic feasibility of these plantations is a concern, hindering commercial expansion. This study identifies critical cost factors for poplar plantations in the Mediterranean and highlights the importance of increasing productivity or valuing ecosystem services for achieving profitability.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
A. Fuertes, H. Sixto, I Gonzalez, C. Perez-Cruzado, I Canellas, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro, N. Oliveira
Summary: This study analyzed the monthly dynamic responses of relevant variables at foliar level in a poplar short rotation plantation under two water scenarios. The results showed that the biomass, leaf area index, and foliar nutrient concentrations were lower under the restrictive water scenario. The selected genotype, 'AF2', exhibited high photosynthetic levels and stomatal control under water stress.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Ana Aguirre, Daniel Moreno-Fernandez, Iciar Alberdi, Laura Hernandez, Patricia Adame, Isabel Canellas, Fernando Montes
Summary: Determining site quality is crucial for forest management, but studies in Spain have been limited to a few species and local scales. This study uses national forest inventory data to develop site quality models at a national level for multiple forest species, with biologically consistent results.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Patricia Adame, Iciar Alberdi, Isabel Canellas, Laura Hernandez, Ana Aguirre, Antonio Ruano, Daniel Moreno-Fernandez, Ana Isabel Gonzalez, Maria Belen Torres, Fernando Montes
Summary: Plantations of Eucalyptus species in Spain have been affected by defoliation caused by the invasive eucalypt weevil. This study used spatio-temporal Universal Kriging to examine the dynamics of defoliation damage and identify factors associated with pest presence and spread. Results show an increase in defoliation damage caused by G. platensis from 2005 to 2010, followed by a decrease until 2020. The Atlantic region is more affected by the pest, and Eucalyptus globulus Labill. and monospecific stands are positively associated with its incidence.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Pedro Montagut-Martinez, David Perez-Cruzado, Daniel Gutierrez-Sanchez
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review on 19 measurement instruments used to assess cancer-related fatigue in palliative care, based on the COnsensus-based Standards methodology. Several recommended instruments were identified through the evaluation of various properties.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
I. Gonzalez, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro, I. Canellas, A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira
Summary: Quantifying leaf-litter and understanding its contribution to soil nutrients is essential for the sustainability of forest systems. This study evaluates the dynamics of leaf-litter, decomposition rate, nutrient concentrations, and leaf-litter quality in different tree species. Black locust and willow plantations with high decomposition rates are recommended for preserving soil fertility. However, some nutrients may be immobilized in the leaf-litter during decomposition, satisfying long-term nutritional requirements for certain species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Patricia Adame, Luis Alonso, Isabel Canellas, Laura Hernandez, Maria Pasalodos-Tato, Elena Robla, Iciar Alberdi
Summary: Tree canopy defoliation is an important indicator for assessing the phytosanitary status of forests. In Spain, several networks collect defoliation data, and this study analyzed the dynamics of defoliation in different regions, stands, and tree species. The results show an increase in average defoliation over the years. Additionally, the study confirms the significance of integrating different damage networks for long-term monitoring of forest health.
Article
Forestry
A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira, C. Perez-Cruzado, I Canellas, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro
Summary: This study aims to adapt the foliar variables of the process-based model 3-PG to optimize yield predictions of poplar plantations and identify the foliar parameters that respond significantly to restrictive irrigation. The results will improve the estimation ability of the 3-PG model for variables such as Net Primary Productivity, leaf litterfall, and the soil-plant nutrient cycle.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Menendez-Miguelez, Guillermo Madrigal, Hortensia Sixto, Nerea Oliveira, Rafael Calama
Summary: In this study, we proposed a methodology using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) to develop biomass models for poplar plantations in high-density and short-rotation coppices (SRC). Our results showed that the TLS-derived models outperformed traditional models in accurately estimating biomass at both individual-stool and plot levels.
Article
Forestry
Antonio Ruano, Iciar Alberdi, Patricia Adame, Daniel Moreno-Fernandez, Alejandro Cantero Amiano, Juan Fernandez-Golfin, Eva Hermoso, Laura Hernandez, Esther Merlo, Vicente Sandoval, Isabel Canellas
Summary: This paper proposes a methodology for obtaining a visual wood quality proxy in a cost-efficient way during National Forest Inventories in Europe. The importance of selected variables, identified limitations, and suggested improvements to the methodology are discussed. Forest areas with better wood quality, useful for breeding programs, can be easily detected.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Fuertes, N. Oliveira, I. Canellas, H. Sixto, R. Rodriguez-Soalleiro, M. Hanewinkel, D. Sperlich
Summary: This study compares the potential of carbon sequestration and economic viability of poplar short rotation coppice systems under different irrigation conditions. The results show that restrictive irrigation due to climate change challenges the productivity and profitability of these plantations. Improving irrigation and promoting biomass utilization are important for short-to medium-term carbon sequestration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)