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Forestry
Angelo Rita, Jesus Julio Camarero, Michele Colangelo, Ester Gonzalez de Andres, Marin Pompa-Garcia
Summary: Wood encodes environmental information that can be recovered through the study of tree-ring width and wood anatomical variables. Wood anatomical variables show a more individualistic response to hydroclimate compared to tree-ring width, highlighting the importance of inter-individual variation in long-term studies on wood anatomical characteristics and understanding tree species' responses to climate change.
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Forestry
Hanxue Liang, Zhou Wang, Shaowei Jiang, Cun Zhang, Jianguo Huang
Summary: This study investigates the growth-climate relationship of Pinus taiwanensis in subtropical China, and finds a significant change in the relationship between 1980-1990. During this period, tree growth was mainly negatively affected by precipitation in September of the growing season. From 1990 to 2014, a significant negative correlation appeared between tree growth and sunshine duration from March to April in the growing season. These findings highlight the need to consider growth-climate inconsistency in dendroclimatology studies in subtropical China.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Junxia Li, Fangbo Song, Yuting Jin, Ruixin Yun, Zhenju Chen, Zhaoyang Lyu, Ying Zhao, Di Cui
Summary: Temperature plays a critical role in phenology and growth of dominant tree species in cold temperate zones, affecting the structure and function of coniferous forests. Understanding the critical temperatures for radial growth of Mongolian pine in different seasons is important for predicting changes in phenology and growth of conifers in cold temperate regions under warming climate scenarios. The increase in temperature is leading to an advanced and extended xylem growing season, resulting in greater wood production.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Forestry
Teresa Valor, Sharon M. Hood, Miriam Pique, Asier Larranaga, Pere Casals
Summary: The study found that bark thickness, tree size and growth rate, as well as resin ducts, play important roles in trees' resistance to bark beetles. The black pine subspecies P. nigra subsp. salzmannii is more fire-resistant compared to the Scots pine, resulting in fewer attacks. Overall, tree size and resin duct characteristics determine the tree's resistance to bark beetles.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Karel Silhan, Ivan Ruzek, Marek Fristyk, Kristyna Wisniewska
Summary: This study investigated the growth responses of pine trees to sand burial, finding that trees exhibit distinct growth suppression and an increase in cell lumen area when buried by sand. The discussion highlights the potential and limitations of dendrogeomorphic methods in aeolian geomorphology.
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Forestry
Cristina Valeriano, Antonio Gazol, Michele Colangelo, Jesus Julio Camarero
Summary: The study reveals that drought constrains tree growth in regions like the western Mediterranean Basin, leading to tree mortality. Living and dead trees display significant differences in growth trends and responses to drought, particularly after the climate shifted towards warmer and drier conditions in the 1980s.
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Environmental Sciences
V. V. Kukarskih, M. V. Modorov, N. M. Devi, L. N. Mikhailovskaya, N. S. Shimalina, V. N. Pozolotina
Summary: The East Ural Radioactive Trace (EURT) was caused by the Kyshtym accident in Russia in 1957, resulting in the death of Scots pine trees nearby. The study found that both climate and ionizing radiation have limited the radial growth of pine trees.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Forestry
Anna Cedro, Bernard Cedro, Marek Podlasinski
Summary: This study analyzes the growth rate and growth-climate relationship of Scots pine trees growing on coastal dunes in the Southern Baltic coast. The study finds that tree growth is influenced by the age of the dunes and the richness of the soil. Temperature is the main factor affecting tree-ring widths, but rainfall becomes more important in poorer habitats. The study highlights the importance of understanding these valuable ecosystems for coastal protection in the face of rising sea levels and increasing storm intensities.
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Forestry
Liliana V. Belokopytova, Dina F. Zhirnova, David M. Meko, Elena A. Babushkina, Eugene A. Vaganov, Konstantin V. Krutovsky
Summary: The study in southern Siberia analyzed data from meteorological stations and found that soil temperature has an influence on tree-ring width, with the correlation varying depending on soil depth. The highest correlation between tree-ring width and soil temperature was found at a depth of 40 cm.
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Forestry
Guoqing Zhao, Zhongbao Xin, Jinhao Liu, Yanzhang Huang, Maierdang Keyimu, Zongshan Li
Summary: This study used dendroclimatology to investigate the impact of climate change on high-altitude ecosystems. The analysis showed that the radial growth of Juniperus squamata significantly responded to the rapid warming in Nangqian County over the past 60 years, and a tree-ring width chronology for 115 years was established.
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Forestry
Lamginsang Thomte, Santosh K. Shah, Nivedita Mehrotra, Anup Saikia, Abani K. Bhagabati
Summary: In the past decade, significant progress has been made in tree-ring studies using the tropical conifer, Pinus kesiya. Multiple tree-ring networks have been established in previously unexplored regions in Northeast India, Southwest China, and Vietnam. Climate response of P. kesiya tree-rings has been examined and utilized for temperature and soil moisture reconstructions, complementing short instrumental records in South and Southeast Asia. The application of stable isotopes, wood density, and blue intensity measurements has advanced P. kesiya studies, and future research should focus on establishing discrete proxies using multiple tree-ring parameters.
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Forestry
Wenzheng Nie, Mingqi Li
Summary: This paper presents a reconstruction of the July mean temperature on the southern Tibetan Plateau based on tree-ring width data. The reconstruction shows a significant warming trend and reveals several significant periodicities. In addition, the El Nino Southern Oscillation and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation have significant impacts on the temperature changes in this region.
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Ecology
Allan Buras, Romy Rehschuh, Marina Fonti, Jelena Lange, Patrick Fonti, Annette Menzel, Arthur Gessler, Andreas Rigling, Kerstin Treydte, Georg von Arx
Summary: Climate change poses a major threat to global forest ecosystems, especially at forest edges where trees are more sensitive to drought. This study compared stable carbon isotope signatures and wood anatomical traits in forest-edge and forest interior Scots pine trees, and found that exposure to drought at the forest edge resulted in reduced stomatal conductance, lower carbon availability, and significant changes in wood anatomical properties.
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Biodiversity Conservation
P. Matulewski, A. Buchwal, A. Zielonka, D. Wronska-Walach, K. Cufar, H. Gartner
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ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Shuo Wen, Zhongjie Shi, Xiao Zhang, Leilei Pan, Semyung Kwon, Yuheng Li, Xiaohui Yang, Hanzhi Li
Summary: This study established the tree-ring chronology of Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica and analyzed the relationships between radial growth, competition index, and climate variables. The results showed that tree growth is mainly influenced by the maximum average temperature and precipitation in June and July, as well as competition pressure. The linear mixed effect model analysis indicated that tree age, competition intensity, self-calibrating Palmer drought severity index, and vapor pressure deficit have a significant impact on radial growth. This study provides insights into the growth mechanism of P. sylvestris var. mongolica forests under climate change and offers a scientific basis for the management of semi-arid forests.
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Forestry
Jari Hynynen, Hannu Salminen, Anssi Ahtikoski, Saija Huuskonen, Risto Ojansuu, Jouni Siipilehto, Mika Lehtonen, Kalle Eerikainen
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(2015)
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Agronomy
Tuomas Helin, Hannu Salminen, Jari Hynynen, Sampo Soimakallio, Saija Huuskonen, Kim Pingoud
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(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Hannu Salminen, Risto Jalkanen
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2015)
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Forestry
Hannu Hokka, Hannu Salminen, Anssi Ahtikoski, Soili Kojola, Samuli Launiainen, Mika Lehtonen
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Ecology
Tahti Pohjanmies, Maria Trivino, Eric Le Tortorec, Hannu Salminen, Mikko Monkkonen
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2017)
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Agricultural Engineering
Kalle Karttunen, Anssi Ahtikoski, Susanna Kujala, Hannu Torma, Jouko Kinnunen, Hannu Salminen, Saija Huuskonen, Soili Kojola, Mika Lehtonen, Jari Hynynen, Tapio Ranta
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2018)
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Forestry
Anssi Ahtikoski, Hannu Salminen, Risto Ojansuu, Jari Hynynen, Katri Karkkainen, Matti Haapanen
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2013)
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Forestry
Juha Honkaniemi, Risto Ojansuu, Tuula Piri, Risto Kasanen, Mika Lehtonen, Hannu Salminen, Tuomo Kalliokoski, Harri Makinen
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(2014)
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Environmental Sciences
Mikko Monkkonen, Artti Juutinen, Adriano Mazziotta, Kaisa Miettinen, Dmitry Podkopaev, Pasi Reunanen, Hannu Salminen, Olli-Pekka Tikkanen
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2014)
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Forestry
Anssi Ahtikoski, Jouni Siipilehto, Hannu Salminen, Mika Lehtonen, Jari Hynynen
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Forestry
Saija Huuskonen, Soili Haikarainen, Tiina Sauvula-seppala, Hannu Salminen, Mika Lehtonen, Jouni Siipilehto, Anssi Ahtikoski, Kari T. Korhonen, Jari Hynynen
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Forestry
Soili Haikarainen, Saija Huuskonen, Anssi Ahtikoski, Mika Lehtonen, Hannu Salminen, Jouni Siipilehto, Kari T. Korhonen, Jari Hynynen, Johanna Routa
Summary: The study analyzed the regional effects of juvenile stand management on wood production and profitability of forest management, finding that timely management was the most profitable option. Delaying or neglecting management led to significant losses, especially on fertile sites with high growth rates. Therefore, timely management should be prioritized on fertile sites.
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Forestry
Simone Bianchi, Mari Myllymaki, Jouni Siipilehto, Hannu Salminen, Jari Hynynen, Sauli Valkonen
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Forestry
Jaakko Repola, Hannu Hokka, Hannu Salminen
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kalle Karttunen, Tapio Ranta, Anssi Ahtikoski, Saija Huuskonen, Jari Hynynen, Soili Kojola, Mika Lehtonen, Hannu Salminen, Outi Hakala, Susanna Kujala, Hannu Torma, Jouko Kinnunen
PAPERS OF THE 25TH EUROPEAN BIOMASS CONFERENCE
(2017)