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Changes derived by the silvopastoral management in Nothofagus antarctica forests of Tierra del Fuego compared to other productive environments
Silvopastoral systems (SPS) are suggested to promote a balance between productive alternatives and ecological values. The aim of this study was to...
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Predicting the rate of spread of mixed-fuel surface fires in northeastern China using the Rothermel wildfire behaviour model: a laboratory study
The rate of fire spread is a key indicator for assessing forest fire risk and develo** fire management plans. The Rothermel model is the most...
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Use of airborne LiDAR to predict fine dead fuel load in Mediterranean forest stands of Southern Europe
BackgroundMediterranean forests are increasingly threatened by wildfires, with fuel load playing a crucial role in fire dynamics and behaviors....
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A spatio-temporal multi-scale fusion algorithm for pine wood nematode disease tree detection
Pine wood nematode infection is a devastating disease. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing enables timely and precise monitoring. However,...
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Acacia mearnsii pyroligneous acid as a promoter of rooting and quality of rooted cuttings of subtropical Eucalyptus
Key messageThe pyroligneous acid of Acacia mearnsii enhanced the rooting, promoted higher carbon allocation and quality of rooted cuttings...
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Genome-wide association study reveals marker–trait associations for major agronomic traits in proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.)
Main conclusionThe pilot-scale genome-wide association study in the US proso millet identified twenty marker–trait associations for five...
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Plasmodesmata dynamics in bryophyte model organisms: secondary formation and developmental modifications of structure and function
Main conclusionDevelo** bryophytes differentially modify their plasmodesmata structure and function. Secondary plasmodesmata formation via twinning...
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Can ICT-enabled knowledge acquisition bridge the gap in enhancing the adoption of multipurpose agroforestry tree species (MPTS) in Malawi?
Low adoption of agroforestry and other sustainable agriculture practices presents a pressing issue for both policy makers and practitioners in...
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Protein research in millets: current status and way forward
Main conclusionMillets’ protein studies are lagging behind those of major cereals. Current status and future insights into the investigation of...
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Atmospheric nitrogen dioxide suppresses the activity of phytochrome interacting factor 4 to suppress hypocotyl elongation
Main conclusionAmbient concentrations of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) inhibit the binding of PIF4 to promoter regions of auxin pathway genes...
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Effects of soil compaction and vegetation weeding on the above-, and belowground growth of boreal evergreen conifer seedlings
If soil compaction caused by the operation of forestry machines does not suppress the growth of planted seedlings, this operation may be an...
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The potential of agroforestry to buffer climate change impacts on suitability of coffee and banana in Uganda
Coffee, an important global commodity, is threatened by climate change. Agroforestry has been considered as one option to maintain or enhance coffee...
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Growth rate determines the superior xylem growth of Siberian spruce over Siberian larch in the southern Altai Mountains, Northwest China
Key messageDespite the better performance in wood growth compared with Siberian larch, Siberian spruce may be more vulnerable to ongoing climate...
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A spectrophotometric analysis of extracted water-soluble phenolic metabolites of lichens
Main conclusionRainwater most probably constitutes a relatively effective solvent for lichen substances in nature which have the potential to provide...
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the BZR gene family in Zanthoxylum armatum DC and functional analysis of ZaBZR1 in drought tolerance
Main conclusionIn this study, six ZaBZRs were identified in Zanthoxylum armatum DC, and all the ZaBZRs were upregulated by abscisic acid (ABA) and...
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Stable reverse J-shaped diameter distribution occurs in an old-growth karst forest
The reverse J-shaped diameter distribution is considered an inherent attribute of natural forests, crucial for forest resource utilization and...
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Divergent responses to climatic conditions in radial growth of Abies fargesii along elevation at the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau
Key messageA gradual change exists in the altitudinal response of earlywood growth of Abies fargesii to hydrothermal conditions, with temperature...
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Pinus cembroides, and P. orizabensis grafts, a viable option for pink pine nut production
Pink pine nut, a dried fruit, is produced by a Mexican pine species. However, unlike other nuts, the lack of management practices and the absence of...
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Climate resilience index for assessing resilience in homegardens
Extreme climatic events such as droughts, floods, cyclones, and landslides have adversely affected a homegarden that consists of its inherited...
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Enhancing forest insect outbreak detection by integrating tree-ring and climate variables
Annual tree rings are widely recognized as valuable tools for quantifying and reconstructing historical forest disturbances. However, the influence...
