2026 January - 148 articles
Understanding the formation mechanisms of plant hydrothermal niches is a core issue in ecology. This study focused on 362 woody plant species in eastern China to investigate the effects of leaf nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and their ratio (N/P) on h...
This study builds on previous research into the surface modification of beech wood with polyethyleneimine (PEI) prior to finishing it with a waterborne coating. Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC) is introduced as an alternative cationic...
Rainfall is an essential component of boreal forest ecosystems. Aerotechnogenic pollution significantly affects the composition of rainfall. To predict the dynamics of biogeochemical cycles and develop strategies to enhance forest resilience in the A...
Enhanced silicate rock weathering (ESRW) has been proposed as a promising carbon dioxide removal strategy, yet its carbon sequestration pathways, durability, and ecosystem dependence remain incompletely understood. Here, we synthesize evidence from f...
The Sakhalin pine sawyer, Monochamus saltuarius Gebler, 1830 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), is a newly discovered insect vector of the pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) in China. Despite its ecological importance, the detailed morphology o...
Although extensive evidence notes a nonlinear relationship between urban greenspace and wellbeing, the conditional role of spatial patterns in this relationship has rarely been examined. To address this gap, this study investigates whether and how la...
Tropical forests are the most plant-diverse ecosystems on Earth, characterized by extremely high species richness and playing essential roles in ecosystem stability, carbon sequestration, and hydrological regulation. Although remote sensing has been...
The European forest-based sector faces a perfect storm of demographic, geopolitical, climatic, and policy-driven challenges. These multipronged, oftentimes interlinked factors are particularly consequential for export-oriented, forest-rich economies...
Forest canopies effectively remove airborne particles, reducing the frequency of atmospheric haze and improving air quality as well as playing a crucial role in maintaining human health. In this study, we examined the retention of particulate matter...
This study explores the potential for afforestation in Portugal that could balance wood and non-wood forest production under future climate change scenarios. The Climate Envelope Models (CEM) approach was employed with three main objectives: (1) to m...
This study evaluates the effects of hydrothermal and oleothermal treatments on the physical, colorimetric, and mechanical properties of Dabema wood. Samples were heated at 100, 160, and 220 °C for 2, 3.5, and 5 h. Equilibrium moisture content dec...
Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is driven by a tri-component system involving the pinewood nematode, Monochamus spp. beetle vectors, and susceptible pine hosts. Chemical control remains a scenario-dependent option for e...
To elucidate the effect of cold stress on Dendroctonus valens larvae, a study was conducted under controlled laboratory conditions to examine the physiological and biochemical mechanisms associated with cold stress, coupled with transcriptome sequenc...
Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) symbiosis is a fundamental mutualism crucial for forest eco-system health. Its establishment is governed by sophisticated molecular dialogue preceding physical colonization. This review synthesizes this pre-colonization crosstal...
Land abandonment and recurrent wildfires are major drivers of landscape transformation in Mediterranean Europe, creating favorable conditions for the spread of non-native invasive woody species. Among these, Australian wattles (genus Acacia) are part...
Floodplain vegetation is an essential part of riverine wetland ecosystems. Hydrological fluctuations significantly influence its survival and distribution. This study examines the floodplain vegetation of the Jingjiang section of the Yangtze River. T...
Cross-laminated bamboo (CLB) has gained increasing attention as an emerging structural material combining high mechanical performance with remarkable sustainability potential. This comprehensive review summarizes and critically discusses the main adv...
As an essential blue carbon ecosystem, mangroves play a vital role in coastal protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate regulation. However, their complex and variable growth environments pose challenges for precise monitoring. Hainan Island...
Specialized poplar plantations are relevant for wood-based panel production. In recent years, the Italian poplar sector has progressively moved towards more sustainable cultivation systems. Breeding programs developed new clones with fast growth and...
Silvopastoral systems in Patagonia (Argentina) aim to synergize forest and grassland productivity through thinning interventions in native forests of Antarctic beech (Nothofagus antarctica (G.Forst.) Oerst.), locally known as ñire, modifying e...
(1) Forest fragmentation and associated edge effects can strongly modify the diversity and distribution of soil invertebrates, yet their responses in temperate floodplain forests remain poorly understood. We investigated myriapod (centipede and milli...
As a class of glutathione-dependent oxidoreductases, glutaredoxins (GRXs) play a central role in maintaining cellular redox homeostasis, thereby influencing diverse biological processes including growth, development, and stress adaptation in plants....
A portable and integrated monitoring device was developed to digitally assess both water levels and surrounding fire-related conditions in forest firefighting water buckets using multi-sensor fusion. The system integrates a hydrostatic liquid-level s...
Accurately measuring the three-dimensional green quantity (3DGQ) of urban trees is crucial for quantifying carbon sequestration benefits (CSB) in high-density cities. In this study, 540 street trees across 18 species (30 per species) in Shanghai were...
Wildfires are among the most frequent and destructive natural hazards in Europe, particularly in Portugal. They have severe impacts on forests, ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure, leading to substantial socio-economic losses due to firefigh...
Afforestation is recognized as a highly effective strategy for enhancing ecosystem carbon sequestration. However, the changes and drivers of soil organic carbon (SOC) following afforestation are still debated due to climate differences. Clarifying th...
Accurate wood identification is fundamental to any study, conservation, or restoration activity involving cultural heritage objects, including musical instruments. Here, we apply WoodScope, a structured, multi-scale and minimally invasive workflow fo...
Under the intensifying water shortages in the vegetation season, early identification of Ips typographus L. damage is crucial for preventing wide outbreaks, which undermine the economic potential of commercial stands of Norway spruce (Picea abies Kar...
This study examines the effects of temperature, relative humidity, moisture content, and density on the dielectric constant (ε′) and dielectric loss tangent (tan δ) of oak wood lamellae within a frequency range of 0.079 MHz to 25....
Urban street greening structure plays a crucial role in promoting environmental justice and enhancing residents’ daily well-being, yet existing studies have primarily focused on vegetation quantity while neglecting how perception and governance...
Plantations of the valuable Chinese timber species, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, established by planting, primarily rely on seed orchards for propagation. Therefore, effective management of the genetic composition of these orchards is essential to ensure...
Somatic embryogenesis (SE) plays a pivotal role in the propagation and genetic improvement of coniferous trees; however, its efficiency is frequently limited by the reduced embryogenic potential of callus cultures. Here, we investigated the metabolic...
Understanding the influence of tree species and their intrinsic traits on biochar yield and carbon retention is essential for optimizing the conversion of biomass to biochar in carbon-negative systems. While it is well-established that pyrolysis temp...
Forest certification in developing countries faces significant challenges due to weak institutions, limited market incentives, and complex trade conditions. This study investigates the status and key constraints of the Myanmar forest certification se...
Urban tree planting is widely promoted for its benefits, but the long-term condition of trees is poorly documented, especially as changing and often incompatible conditions, intensified by climate change, affect their ability to deliver those benefit...
Signaling mediated by CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION-RELATED (CLE) peptides and their receptors is essential for plants to adapt to abiotic stress. To address the global issue of drought-induced growth inhibition and mortality in poplar (Populus...
This systematic mapping review and bibliometric analysis examines Scopus-indexed research on computer vision, image processing, and deep learning applied to wood and timber materials and products. A rule-based Scopus search (TITLE-ABS-KEY, 9 December...
Tree canopies in urban areas have many important ecosystem functions, and councils have targets to increase urban tree canopy area, which has proved challenging. Urban centres have large areas of impervious surfaces, and there is a perception that im...
The introduction of understory vegetation can increase species diversity and potential productivity in forest ecosystems, which is considered a viable solution to the global problem of declining soil quality caused by deteriorating climatic condition...
Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) plays a key role in European forestry as well as in the wood-processing industry. Identifying suitable alternative species has become increasingly important. In this study, we compared several spruce species or...
In a context of increasing natural hazards due to climate change, forest insurance is a relevant tool to consider. However, the development of forest insurance schemes varies widely across countries, reflecting differences in forest characteristics,...
Diplodia shoot blight is an opportunistic fungal pathogen infesting many conifer species and it has a global distribution. Depending on the duration and severity of the disease, affected needles appear yellow (chlorotic) for a brief period before bec...
Parasitoids are key natural antagonists of forest insect pests and are gaining importance in integrated forest protection under increasing climate-related disturbances. This study aimed to quantify the influence of vegetation diversity and canopy str...
Wildfire regimes are undergoing rapid transformation under anthropogenic climate change, with major implications for biodiversity, carbon cycling, and ecosystem resilience. This systematic review synthesizes findings from 42 studies across global, co...
Climate change is intensifying drought frequency and severity, posing increasing challenges for tropical forest species whose growth and survival depend on water availability. Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urb. (balsa) is a fast-growing pioneer t...
The Leaf Area Index (LAI) is a fundamental biophysical parameter quantifying forest canopy structure and regulating water–energy exchange. While Abies Mill. forests constitute a vital component of China’s alpine ecosystems, the spatial he...
Accurate biomass and carbon estimation in tropical plantation forests requires species-specific allometric models. Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta A. Cunn. ex R. Br.), cultivar “AVAONE,” is widely planted in northeastern Thailand, yet local...
Global environmental changes significantly alter ecosystem services (ESs), particularly in fragile regions like the Tibetan Plateau. While methodological advances have improved spatial assessment capabilities, understanding of how multiple drivers in...
Accurate modeling of stem taper is essential for forest management decisions, including the definition of cutting cycles, the feasibility of annual harvesting, assortment classification, size and volume estimation, and ensuring sustainable production...
Annual density chronologies of Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica L. at high and low elevations in the northern Greater Khingan Range were analyzed, and the responses of earlywood and latewood densities to climatic factors were examined. Significant ele...
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