Monthly Archive:: July 2026
8 Jul 2026
Correction factors can overcompensate log-transformation bias in allometric biomass models
Research paper Key message Fitting allometric biomass models using ln-ln transformation approach can produce biased estimates, as in certain conditions correction factors were shown to overcompensate the back transformation bias. However, weighted nonlinear regression approach consistently provided
3 Jul 2026
Estimating the age of Eucalyptus plantations using monthly Harmonized Landsat–Sentinel imagery and a LandTrendr-based workflow
Research paper Key message Using monthly Harmonized Landsat–Sentinel imagery and an adapted LandTrendr-based workflow, we achieved reliable month-resolved estimation of coppiced-stand age for Eucalyptus spp. plantations in Luzhai County, Guangxi, China. The workflow achieved 83.2% overall accuracy and a
2 Jul 2026
Trade‑offs and timing of leaf defenses during development in two co‑occurring oaks with contrasting leaf habits
Research paper Key message Evergreen and deciduous oaks resolve the early ontogenetic “vulnerability window” with contrasting defense schedules: evergreens front‑load chemical deterrence (condensed tannins) and complete mechanical reinforcement later, whereas the deciduous prioritize rapid growth and earlier