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Forestry
Gyeongwon Baek, Eun-Ji Bae, Choonsig Kim
Summary: This study compared the distribution of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in an exotic Japanese cedar plantation and a natural Serrata oak stand in South Korea. Results showed that the C concentrations were higher and N concentrations were lower in the Japanese cedar plantation, and reforestation with the exotic species increased C and N stocks. N stocks in aboveground biomass were influenced by N concentrations or C stocks in tree components, while soil C and N stocks were negatively related to soil fertility parameters like C/N ratio.
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Microbiology
Maja Ivanic, Martina Furdek Turk, Zdenko Tkalcec, Zeljka Fiket, Armin Mesic
Summary: This study investigated the composition of major, trace, and rare earth elements in 15 different species of wild edible mushrooms and their uptake affected by urban pollution. The results showed a wide variability in the composition of mushrooms, influenced by multiple factors. Risk assessment revealed potential adverse health effects from consuming excessive amounts of mushrooms studied, whether from urban areas or forests.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Prasenjit Maity, Ipsita K. Sen, Indranil Chakraborty, Soumitra Mondal, Harekrishna Bar, Sunil K. Bhanja, Soumitra Mandal, Gajendra Nath Maity
Summary: Mushroom polysaccharides have immunomodulating, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antitumor properties, and their mechanism of action is to stimulate immune responses. Research on the structure and biological properties of mushroom polysaccharides is of potential significance for the development of therapeutic materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ashaimaa Y. Moussa, Shaimaa Fayez, Hang Xiao, Baojun Xu
Summary: This study reviewed 156 compounds and over 100 edible mushroom extracts with antibacterial, antifungal, or biofilm inhibiting activities over the past seven years. The research indicates broad-spectrum activities of these compounds and extracts against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and biofilm inhibition.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rajendiran Oviya, Gunasekaran Sobanbabu, Palaniappan Anbazhagan, Natarajan Revathy, Palani Mahalakshmi, Karunakaran Manonmani, Petchimuthu Mareeswari, Ayyathurai Vijayasamundeeswari, Vellasamy Shanmugaiah, Sayaji Mehetre, Vellaisamy Ramamoorthy
Summary: This study assessed the edaphic conditions of Phellorinia herculeana and identified a suitable culturing medium for maximum growth. The mushroom grows in saline coastal soil, barren land soil, and desert soil. Maize agar medium supported the best mycelial growth, and the addition of glucose hindered growth. Optimal mycelial growth was observed at temperatures between 34°C and 37°C, and at a pH between 7 and 8. Sand-maize medium in a ratio of 19:1 (sand:maize) supported maximum mycelial growth. These findings contribute to the development of protocols for artificial cultivation, mass multiplication, bioaugmentation, and biodegradation of Phellorinia herculeana in unfertile soil.
Review
Microbiology
Zhen-Xing Tang, Lu-E. Shi, Zhong-Bao Jiang, Xue-Lian Bai, Rui-Feng Ying
Summary: Calcium-enriched edible mushrooms are important sources of daily calcium intake, which enhance biological activities and metabolic processes. The main sources of calcium for these mushrooms are CaCO3, CaCl2, or Ca(NO3)(2). Calcium enrichment influences the growth and metabolites of edible mushrooms, with low levels of calcium being beneficial and high levels inhibiting growth. Understanding the mechanisms of calcium enrichment in edible mushrooms can contribute to cultivating mushrooms with high levels of active calcium and applications in the food industry.
Article
Microbiology
Gonfa Kewessa, Tatek Dejene, Demelash Alem, Motuma Tolera, Pablo Martin-Pinto
Summary: This study assessed mushroom production levels and the influence of climate and environmental variables in Ethiopian forests. It found that natural forests had greater species richness but lower mushroom yield compared to plantation forests. Soil organic matter, available phosphorus, total nitrogen, and daily minimum temperature were found to be correlated with fungal community composition.
Article
Forestry
Ivan Siric, Katarina Rukavina, Boro Mioc, Valentino Drzaic, Pankaj Kumar, Mostafa A. Taher, Ebrahem M. Eid
Summary: This study investigates the bioaccumulation potential of the heavy metal nickel in five edible saprotrophic mushroom species collected from seven forest locations in Croatia. The results show a positive association between soil nickel availability and nickel concentration in the cap and stipe parts of the mushrooms. The highest nickel content was found in mushrooms from Skrad and Petrova gora locations. The estimated daily intake of nickel from consuming these mushrooms was below the threshold limits.
Article
Forestry
Ladislav Holik, Jiri Volanek, Valerie Vranova
Summary: The presence of auxins was found to stimulate native proteolytic activity, while cytokinins, ethephon, and chlorocholine chloride inhibited it. These negative phytohormonal effects may slow down organic matter decomposition rates and complicate plant nutrition. This study enhances understanding of the effects of rhizosphere exudates on soil microbial activity and the nitrogen cycle.
Article
Forestry
Ikhyun Kim, Sang-Kyun Han, Mauricio Acuna, Heesung Woo, Jae-Heun Oh, Byoungkoo Choi
Summary: Mechanized timber harvesting is efficient and productive, but it can lead to environmental issues such as soil compaction and elevated CO2 concentrations. Soil conditions, including bulk density, CO2 concentrations, and water content, were significantly affected by machine traffic in this study. Reduced CO2 efflux and higher CO2 concentrations were observed in compacted areas with high soil temperatures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kristina Predanocyova, Julius Arvay, Marek Snirc
Summary: The aim of this study is to examine the behavior and preferences of consumers in Slovakia regarding mushroom consumption. Through a consumer survey of 1166 respondents, the study used statistical methods to analyze differences in consumer behavior among three identified segments. The results showed significant differences in consumption frequency, preferred mealtime, consumption reasons, mushroom species preference, and purchase location. Encouraging mushroom consumption can be achieved by increasing consumer awareness and publishing relevant articles.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ruth W. Mwangi, John M. Macharia, Isabel N. Wagara, Raposa L. Bence
Summary: Mushrooms have gained popularity due to their high nutritional value, delicious taste, and enticing aroma. They are consumed as food and are also considered important for treating various ailments and as a valuable commodity for commerce worldwide. Higher Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes mushrooms have potential anticancer and immunological properties, as well as a wide range of pharmacological effects.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Andrej Boncina, Matija Klopcic, Vasilije Trifkovic, Andrej Ficko, Primoz Simoncic
Summary: The study determined the size of differences in stand and tree growth in semi-natural forests based on 16 reference soil groups in Slovenia. The results showed that soil had a greater impact on stand and tree growth compared to climate and topography.
Article
Microbiology
Ivan Siric, Pankaj Kumar, Bashir Adelodun, Sami Abou Fayssal, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti, Fidelis O. Ajibade, Vinod Kumar, Mostafa A. Taher, Ebrahem M. Eid
Summary: This study assessed the concentration of six heavy metals in two species of wild edible oyster mushrooms collected from Rajaji National Park in Haridwar, India. The results showed significant variation in heavy metal concentrations between the two mushroom species, with P. ostreatus having higher levels. The locations near residential, industrial, and transportation activities had higher levels of heavy metals, as indicated by multivariate analysis.
Article
Forestry
Antoni Trasobares, Blas Mola-Yudego, Nuria Aquilue, Jose Ramon Gonzalez-Olabarria, Jordi Garcia-Gonzalo, Raul Garcia-Valdes, Miquel De Caceres
Summary: This paper presents environmentally driven models for forest stand dynamics calibrated based on data from the Spanish National Forest Inventory, developing 182 models for 27 species and species groups. These models can be integrated into a full forest projection system for simulations under alternative climatic and management scenarios, providing a solid basis for climate-sensitive forest scenarios at national or regional levels.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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)