Monthly Archive:: August 2024
9 Aug 2024
The rates of starch depletion and hydraulic failure both play a role in drought-induced seedling mortality
By Irène Gabriel On 9 August 2024 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message The elapsed times to deplete starch concentrations and to reach a null hydraulic safety margin were related to tree seedling mortality under experimental drought. Starch concentration showed an accelerated decline across all species during the
9 Aug 2024
Exploring the role of plant hydraulics in canopy fuel moisture content: insights from an experimental drought study on Pinus halepensis Mill. and Quercus ilex L.
By Irène Gabriel On 9 August 2024 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message Understanding the impact of extreme drought on the canopy fuel moisture content (CFMC) is crucial to anticipate the effects of climate change on wildfires. Our study demonstrates that foliage mortality, caused by leaf embolism, can
8 Aug 2024
Stakeholders’ participation in decreasing wildfire risk in the context of natural resource management in the Podpoľanie region of Slovakia
By Irène Gabriel On 8 August 2024 In All published articles, Open Access, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message As the number and extent of wildfires are increasing due to climate change and human impacts, the demand for effective risk reduction strategies is growing. Due to limited resources or management capabilities in Slovakia, appropriate