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Open AccessCorrection to: Different patterns of inter‑annual variability in mean vessel area and tree‑ring widths of beech from provenance trials in Slovenia and Hungary
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Open AccessHow beech provenance affects the structure of secondary xylem, leaf traits, and the ectomycorrhizal community under optimal growth conditions
Provenance controls conductive area of stem secondary xylem, leaf area, and stable isotope (C, N, and O) ratios of beech leaves, while no significant effects were observed for ectomycorrhizal community composi...
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Open AccessDifferent patterns of inter-annual variability in mean vessel area and tree-ring widths of beech from provenance trials in Slovenia and Hungary
Studied beech provenances showed different patterns of inter-annual variability in mean vessel area and ring widths, indicating influence of intraspecific variability and diverse environment on hydraulic condu...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Forest Genetics Research in the Mediterranean Basin: Bibliometric Analysis, Knowledge Gaps, and Perspectives
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Open AccessForest Genetics Research in the Mediterranean Basin: Bibliometric Analysis, Knowledge Gaps, and Perspectives
Recognizing that in the context of global change, tree genetic diversity represents a crucial resource for future forest adaptation, we review and highlight the major forest genetics research achievements of t...
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A comparison of radial increment and wood density from beech provenance trials in Slovenia and Hungary
Provenance trials are a valuable source of information, especially in species such as European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), which will likely increase its distribution due to global warming. The current study comp...
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Poplar root anatomy after exposure to elevated O3 in combination with nitrogen and phosphorus
Elevated O3, particularly in interaction with N and/or P levels, induced tissue- and cell type-specific changes in the anatomical structure of poplar roots.
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Open AccessEffect of earthworms on mycorrhization, root morphology and biomass of silver fir seedlings inoculated with black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum Vittad.)
Species of the genus Tuber have gained a lot of attention in recent decades due to their aromatic hypogenous fruitbodies, which can bring high prices on the market. The tendency in truffle production is to infect...
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Ectomycorrhizal community composition of organic and mineral soil horizons in silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) stands
Vertical ectomycorrhizal (ECM) community composition was assessed on silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) in beech-silver fir forests in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Organic and upper mineral horizons were described by pedol...
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Elevated ozone prevents acquisition of available nitrogen due to smaller root surface area in poplar
Poplars are ecologically and economically important tree genus, sensitive to ozone (O3). This study aimed to investigate modifying effects of elevated O3 on poplar root response to nutrient addition.
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Register of Wild Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Plus Trees in Slovenia
Larger number of wild cherry candidate plus trees in the entire area of Slovenia were identified and recorded. Detailed seven-scale evaluation of their vitality, stem straightness, crown size, constriction, cy...
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International European Beech Provenance Trial Kamenski hrib/Straža in Slovenia
The present work summarized establishment and replanting of the beech provenance trial in Slovenia as a part of the international beech provenance trials launched by Institute of Forest Genetics and Forest Tre...
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Forests, Forestry and the Slovenian Forest Genetic Resources Programme
The chapter gives an overview of the development of forestry in Slovenia in the light of managing and conserving forest genetic resources. Special attention is given to the description of the legislative frame...
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Characterization of natural habitats and diversity of Libyan desert truffles
Desert truffles have traditionally been used as food in Libya. Desert truffle grows and gives fruit sporadically when adequate and properly distributed rainfall occurs with existence of suitable soil and mycor...
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Open AccessScleroderma areolatum ectomycorrhiza on Fagus sylvatica L.
Despite its broad host range and distribution and its potential applications in commercial plantation forests, comprehensive descriptions of Scleroderma ectomycorrhizae are available only for Scleroderma citrinum
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Open AccessForest genetic monitoring: an overview of concepts and definitions
Safeguarding sustainability of forest ecosystems with their habitat variability and all their functions is of highest priority. Therefore, the long-term adaptability of forest ecosystems to a changing environm...
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Fine root dynamics in Slovenian beech forests in relation to soil temperature and water availability
Fine root ingrowth and mortality of European beech are related to evapotranspiration, cumulative forest floor precipitation, soil temperature and water content, which are affected by forest man...
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Mycorrhizal status of an ozone-sensitive poplar clone treated with the antiozonant ethylene diurea
The antiozonant ethylene diurea is proven to prevent growth reductions in forest trees induced by ozone. The community of mycorrhizal fungi could be useful indicator of environmental stress. In this study, res...
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Adaptive genetic diversity of trees for forest conservation in a future climate: a case study on Norway spruce in Austria
Genetic resources of forest trees are considered as a key factor for the persistence of forest ecosystems because the ability of tree species to survive under changing climate depends strongly on their intrasp...
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Mycobioindication of Stress in Forest Ecosystems
As an important mediator of nutrients, water, and carbon cycling in forest ecosystem s, mycorrhizal structure and function are closely related to the stress situation in the environment. Due to their importanc...
