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17 Jun 2020
Short-term effects of biochar on soil CO2 efflux in boreal Scots pine forests
By Véronique Lesage On 17 June 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message During the first summer, wood biochar amendments increased soil temperature, pH, and soil CO 2 effluxes in a xeric boreal Scots pine forest. The increase of soil CO 2 efflux could be largely explained by
17 Jun 2020
Fire and seed maturity drive the viability, dormancy, and germination of two invasive species: Acacia longifolia (Andrews) Willd. and Acacia mearnsii De Wild
Key message Acacia longifolia and Acacia mearnsii exhibit different reproductive behavior (viability, germination, and dormancy) in relation to fire and seed maturation. The potential of invasion of A. longifolia is stronger than that of A. mearnsii .
17 Jun 2020
Effect of different conditions of storage on seed viability and seedling growth of six European wild fruit woody plants
By Véronique Lesage On 17 June 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill., Pyrus communis (L.), Sorbus aucuparia (L.), Prunus avium (L.), Prunus padus (L.), and Cornus sanguinea (L.) are related, co-occurring species producing orthodox seeds. However, we observed differences in their response to
17 Jun 2020
Long-term logging residue loadings affect tree growth but not soil nutrients in Pinus contorta Doug. ex Loud. forests
Key message The 19-year monitoring study revealed continuously positive and dynamic responses of tree growth to logging residue loadings. However, the lack of changes in soil nutrients suggested that increased growth might result from enhanced nutrient cycling
16 Jun 2020
Climate warming differently affects Larix decidua ring formation at each end of a French Alps elevational gradient
By Véronique Lesage On 16 June 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message The ongoing global warming tends to reduce Larix decidua radial growth and ring wood density at the bottom of an elevational gradient in the French Alps, while it has a less marked effect at the
12 Jun 2020
Predicting individual tree growth using stand-level simulation, diameter distribution, and Bayesian calibration
By Véronique Lesage On 12 June 2020 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message We propose a methodology to develop a preliminary version of a growth model when tree-level growth data are unavailable. This modelling approach predicts individual tree growth using only one-time observations from temporary plots. A virtual
12 Jun 2020
Nitrogen addition to the canopy of Castanopsis chinensis (Sprengel) Hance promoted xylem formation in a subtropical forest in China
Key message Nitrogen addition during 4 years to the canopy of Castanopsis chinensis (Sprengel) Hance promoted xylem formation, mainly by increasing radial growth during the early growth season. Abstract Context Increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition caused by
10 Jun 2020
Which matters more for wood traits in Pinus halepensis Mill., provenance or climate?
By Véronique Lesage On 10 June 2020 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message Intra-annual wood density fluctuations are valuable indicators of the role of the local climate and provenance origins on tree growth. These intra-ring wood features were the most informative about local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity of
2 Jun 2020
Effects of defoliation modalities on plant growth, leaf traits, and carbohydrate allocation in Amorpha fruticosa L. and Robinia pseudoacacia L. seedlings
Key message Defoliation modality significantly affected leaf traits and carbon allocation especially in the early recovery period of two Leguminosae woody species. Robinia pseudoacacia L. recovered more quickly following defoliation than Amorpha fruticosa L. Abstract Context Defoliation
29 May 2020
Decreasing stand density favors resistance, resilience, and recovery of Quercus petraea trees to a severe drought, particularly on dry sites
Key message Decreasing stand density increases resistance, resilience, and recovery of Quercus petraea trees to severe drought (2003), particularly on dry sites, and the effect was independent of tree social status. Abstract Context Controlling competition is an