Aims Shifts in xylem phenology directly determine the forest capacity for carbon
sequestration. However, a systematic understanding of the spatial patterns and the …

Forests are being impacted by climate and land-use changes which have altered their
productivity and growth. Understanding how tree growth responds to climate in natural and …

Key message Patterns of stem radial variations showed that Cedrus libani A. Rich. was less
limited by summer drought than co-occurring Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb. Cedrus libani …

Drought is a major factor limiting tree growth and plant vitality. In the Mediterranean region,
the length and intensity of drought stress strongly varies with altitude and site conditions. We …

Key message Onset of cambial activity in Lebanon Cedar is triggered by stem temperature
but may be delayed by high site-LAI. Higher growth rates and tree-ring widths were …

Introduction Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) is considered an important
non-native substitute tree species in Europe, especially for Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) …

The predicted climate warming and increased atmospheric inorganic nitrogen deposition
are expected to have dramatic impacts on plant growth. However, the extent of these effects …

摘要树木径向生长是森林固碳的主要方式, 明确树木生长动态及其与环境要素的响应关系对于
预测气候变化背景下森林固碳能力具有重要意义. 针叶树生长对气候变化非常敏感 …

Catastrophic floods and large debris flows are natural hazards common in mountain areas.
They cause injuries and impact the radial growth of trees growing in the affected basins …

Quercus ilex L. dieback has been recently reported at numerous Mediterranean sites. Wood
and phloem formation dynamics and tree-ring series of anatomical traits can be used to …