Author Archive
1 Jul 2024
Diversity, composition, and structure of a 1-hectare tree plot in the cloud forest of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
By Véronique Lesage On 1 July 2024 In All published articles, Data in repository, Data paper, Open Access
Key message We present data from a new delimited 1-ha forest plot on the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia and describe its tree diversity, composition, and structure. This data can be used in regional analyses
14 Jun 2024
Interannual radial growth response of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) to severe droughts: an analysis along a gradient of soil properties and rooting characteristics
By Véronique Lesage On 14 June 2024 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message We analyzed stem growth responses of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) to severe drought in 2003/04 and 2018. The results showed high drought tolerance in sandy, loamy, and most silty soils, with limitations on clayey
7 Jun 2024
Dr Frédéric Bonin joins Annals of Forest Science as new associate editor
By Véronique Lesage On 7 June 2024 In Non classé
We are pleased to welcome Dr Frédéric Bonin to the Associate Editorial Board of Annals of Forest Science. Frédéric Bonin’s research is twofold, linked to forest planning and change management. He holds a PhD in management sciences,
7 Jun 2024
Dr Francesco Parisi joins Annals of Forest Science as new associate editor
By Véronique Lesage On 7 June 2024 In All published articles
We are pleased to welcome Dr Francesco Parisi to the Associate Editorial Board of Annals of Forest Science. Francesco Parisi is currently a researcher at the University of Molise, Italy. He holds a PhD in Crops and
7 Jun 2024
There is a need to better take into account forest soils in the planned soil monitoring law of the European Union
Key message A Soil Monitoring Law to improve soil health across all land uses has been proposed by the European Commission. As forests soils have different chemical and physical properties as well as biogeochemical dynamics compared to
23 May 2024
Whole-genome screening for near-diagnostic genetic markers for four western European white oak species identification
By Véronique Lesage On 23 May 2024 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message Mining genome-wide DNA sequences enabled the discovery of near-diagnostic markers for species assignment in four European white oaks (Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl., Quercus pubescens Willd., Quercus pyrenaica Willd., and Quercus robur L.) despite their low
23 May 2024
The role of validation in optimization models for forest management
Key message A validation convention can be established for forest management optimization models. It consists of (1) the delivery of face validation, (2) performing at least one other validation technique, and (3) an explicit discussion of how
21 May 2024
MYB4 is the best candidate transcription factor involved in pinosylvin stilbene biosynthesis in Pinus strobus L. cells by fungal elicitor treatment
By Véronique Lesage On 21 May 2024 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message Dihydropinosylvin monomethyl ether (DPME) and pinosylvin monomethyl ether (PME) are pinosylvin derivatives that show high nematicidal activity against pine wood nematodes (PWNs). Here, we found that fungal elicitor treatment boosted the production of DPME and
3 Apr 2024
Improving monitoring and management methods is of the utmost importance in countries at risk of invasion by the pinewood nematode
By Véronique Lesage On 3 April 2024 In All published articles, Open Access, Opinion paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message The invasive pine wood nematode is a major threat to pine forests worldwide, causing extensive tree mortality. Although scientific knowledge and control measures are continuously improving, important gaps remain. We argue that some key questions,
3 Apr 2024
Dynamic height growth models for highly productive pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) stands: explicit mapping of site index classification in Serbia
Key message We applied the generalized algebraic difference approach (GADA) to develop dynamic models of height growth for pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) in Serbia. According to the dominant heights, the studied region comprises some of Europe’s
