2024 October - 160 articles
Dieback and decline of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) tree stands on Mtn. Kopaonik are caused by a combination of abiotic and biotic factors. Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi have stabilizing effects on forest trees that are under environmental s...
In recent years, research on interfacial photothermal water evaporation has been thriving. Due to its inherent porosity, exceptional hydrophilicity, and renewable characteristics, wood has garnered significant attention as a material for interfacial...
Short-term fertilization may provide limited improvements in tree growth and demonstrate suboptimal fertilizer efficiency; however, its benefits often fall short of expectations. Unfortunately, research addressing the sustained impacts of prolonged f...
Urban forests, as an integral part of nature-based solutions (NBS), are significant contributors to improving urban air quality, delivering ecological service functions and environmental benefits to human health and well-being. Suitable urban forest...
Coffee is one of the most consumed commodities globally, and its harvests generate large quantities of wood waste with low industrial value. This study aimed to explore the potential of residual Coffea arabica wood to produce lignocellulose microfibr...
Tamaulipan thornscrub forests (thornforests) have high ecological and economic values, yet over 90% of these forests have been lost, and they remain threatened, making them a conservation hotspot. For decades, federal, state, NGO, and corporate entit...
Numerous studies have reported phenological changes and their driving mechanisms in spring flowering plants. However, there is little research on the shifts of winter flowering phenology and its response to forcing and chilling requirements. Based on...
The Shangqiu Yellow River Ancient Course National Forest Park, the only national forest park in China created entirely from man-made forests, plays a critical role in ecological conservation. Our research employed plot surveys and quantitative ecolog...
Block lifting is a key step in stabilizing and removing fragile remains at archaeological excavation sites. Due to its favorable working properties and adhesive effect, menthol has recently been proposed as a volatile binding medium for temporary con...
Accurate estimation of biomass and carbon stocks in forest ecosystems is critical for understanding their roles in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. Currently, the development of stand biomass models and carbon stock estimation at t...
High mountain rainforests are vital in the global energy and carbon cycle. Understanding the exchange of energy and carbon plays an important role in reflecting responses to climate change. In this study, an eddy covariance (EC) measurement system in...
Agroforestry ecosystems are an efficient strategy for enhancing soil nutrient conditions and sustainable agricultural development. Soil extracellular enzymes (EEAs) are important drivers of biogeochemical processes. However, changes in EEAs and chemo...
The prompt acquisition of precise land cover categorization data is indispensable for the strategic development of contemporary farming practices, especially within the realm of forestry oversight and preservation. Forests are complex ecosystems that...
Analyzing the spatiotemporal changes and influencing factors of carbon emissions generated by land use is of great importance for improving land use structure and promoting regional low-carbon economic development. This study, based on remote sensing...
In the context of achieving the goal of carbon neutrality, exploring the changes in land demand and ecological carbon stocks under future scenarios at the urban level is important for optimizing regional ecosystem services and developing a land-use s...
To address the challenges of complex backgrounds and small, easily confused fire and smoke targets in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based forest fire detection, we propose an improved forest smoke and fire detection algorithm based on YOLOv8. Conside...
Phospholipid: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (PDAT) is crucial in triacylglycerol (TAG) synthesis as it represents the final rate-limiting step of the acyl-CoA-independent acylation reaction. PDAT not only regulates lipid synthesis in plants, but als...
Anomalies displaying significant deviations between terrain elevation products acquired from spaceborne full-waveform LiDAR and reference elevations are frequently observed in assessment studies. While the predominant focus is on “normal”...
In order to enhance the reliability and accuracy of the results from the transient plane source (TPS) method for measuring the thermal conductivity of wood, this paper investigates setting parameters and measurement methods to improve measurement acc...
Human activities lead to an increase in greenhouse gases in the environment, among which carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the most prominent, giving rise to global warming and climate change. Climate change, along with the resulting environmental degra...
As urban spaces expand, changes in land use significantly affect the structure and function of urban ecosystems, particularly with challenges such as green space reduction and uneven distribution. This study focused on the central urban area of Cheng...
Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook accounts for 12% of the total forest area in southern China, second only to Masson pine forests, and is an important part of the forest landscape in this region, which has a significant impact on the overall fores...
Palm Leaf Manuscripts are an invaluable part of the cultural heritage of the world. Due to their strong hygroscopic properties, Palm Leaf Manuscripts are particularly susceptible to fluctuations in environmental humidity. Therefore, studying the hygr...
Soil enzymes mediate organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling, and their stoichiometry can indicate microbial nutrient demands. However, research on the variations in soil enzymes and microbial nutrient limitation under different temperate f...
As the main area for photosynthesis in trees, the canopy absorbs a large amount of carbon dioxide and plays an irreplaceable role in regulating the carbon cycle in the atmosphere and mitigating climate change. Therefore, monitoring the growth of the...
The frequency and severity of extreme hydroclimatic events in humid southeastern China have increased in the past half century, which is a serious concern. In this research, we used wood samples from 134 trees growing in the southeast coastal region...
With the increasing pollution caused by plastic products, people’s awareness of environmental protection has gradually increased. Based on the advantages of China’s bamboo resources and bamboo industry, the International Network for Bambo...
The genus Pourthiaea Decne., a deciduous woody group with high ornamental value, belongs to the family Rosaceae. Here, we reported newly sequenced plastid genome sequences of Pourthiaea beauverdiana (C. K. Schneid.) Hatus., Pourthiaea parvifolia E. P...
As one of the main terrain factors, the slope aspect generally shows remarkable effects on microclimate and vegetation distribution. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential effects of the slope aspect on soil respiration and the soil...
White oak mortality is a significant concern in forest ecosystems due to its impact on biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Understanding the factors influencing white oak mortality is crucial for effective forest management and conservation efforts...
This study aimed to assess the financial viability of forest concessions in the state of Pará, Brazil. Two Forest Management Units (FMUs) were analyzed: FMU-2, located in Saracá-Taquera National Forest, and FMU-3, located in Caxiuan&ati...
Natural rubber is a crucial industrial material, and it is primarily harvested from the latex of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis by tapping the tree trunk. During the regular tapping process, mechanical damage seriously affects latex reproduction...
Forests provide goods and services while maintaining ecological security. However, the market does not adequately reflect their economic benefits, posing a significant challenge to the Payments for Forest Ecosystem Services (PFES). The involvement of...
The European spongy moth, Lymantria dispar dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), originating from Eurasia, is found in Europe, Africa, and North America. Its polyphagous larvae infest deciduous and coniferous trees, causing severe damage during mass o...
The palm Euterpe precatoria holds great social, cultural, and environmental importance. The heart of palm and the fruit are the main products used for industrialization due to their energetic properties. Thus, the aim of this study was to establish a...
Leaf-trait variation has traditionally been focused on both within and among species along environmental gradients, while leaf age has received less attention. By measuring leaf morphological, stomatal, and stoichiometric traits of 40 coexisting wood...
Wood, a natural lignocellulosic polymer, plays several important roles in trees, including water conduction, structural support, and nutrient storage [...]
Background: The restoration of the degraded sandy grasslands in Hulun Buir is crucial for maintaining the local ecological balance and sustainable development. Caragana microphylla Lam., a shrub species widely employed in the restoration of sandy veg...
Accurately measuring the moisture content (MC) of square timber is crucial for ensuring the quality and performance of wood products in wood processing. Traditional MC detection methods have certain limitations. Therefore, this study developed a one-...
Eucalyptus plantations with fast growth and short rotation play an important role in improving economic conditions for local farmers and governments. It is necessary to map and update eucalyptus distribution in a timely manner, but to date, there is...
Leaf moisture content (LMC) directly affects the life activities of plants and becomes a key factor to evaluate the growth status of plants. To explore a low-cost, real-time, rapid, and accurate method for LMC detection, this paper employs Ultra-High...
Understanding the stability of soil organic matter (SOM) is essential for making accurate predictions regarding carbon release rates. However, there is limited information on the role of chemical composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in SOM s...
As climate change intensifies, the need to conserve ecosystem services and our natural resources increases. Nature-based solutions projects that focus on sequestering carbon can also have significant impacts on the ecosystem services in the project a...
Tilia miqueliana is an endemic species belonging to the genus Tilia L. (Tiliaceae) in China, which is known for its fragrant flowers and nectar, but the dynamic changes in metabolites during its growth and development are still unclear. In this study...
The smellscape of garden plants plays a crucial role in promoting human well-being. Despite this, empirical data on the specific effects of distinct stimulation methods on public health remain insufficient. The objective of this research is to invest...
In rubber plantations, understory coverage is often disrupted by human activities, which increases the risk of soil erosion under intense rainfall typical of tropical islands. Evaluating the effectiveness of soil and water conservation measures (SWCM...
China is the world’s largest importer of logs, possessing the scale to exert significant influence in the international market. This paper uses a fixed-effect variable coefficient Pricing-to-Market panel model to measure China’s market po...
Forest growth under changing environmental conditions has been a major concern worldwide. The estimations of forests’ growth trends may provide significant insight on changing the value of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) forests...
The performance of timber harvesting equipment is important for local operational planning and for making decisions on the way in which the forests should be opened up. However, there are many options used to extract timber, and there is a high varia...
Pine stands affected by root and butt rot (Heterobasidion annosum s.l.) contain pines (Pinus sylvestris L.) that can survive for a long time without showing external symptoms of the disease (‘conditionally resistant’ refers to trees that...
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