Among the different terrestrial ecosystems, forests are the most important biomass carbon
producers and the ones that store the most standing biomass carbon. Consequently, they …

Understanding the proximate factors that govern the widespread mast‐seeding process is a
question of considerable interest that remains poorly understood. The identity and effect of …

The expected changes to the environmental conditions have concerned the scientific
community over the last few decades. A rise in the mean temperature and a variation in …

The objective of the present work is to determine the potentials of woody residues from
agriculture (tree trimmings or vine shoots) for fuel applications. Fraunhofer UMSICHT is …

Key message Integuments from holm oak developing ovules were suitable initial explants to
obtain embryogenic lines from which plants could be regenerated. Abstract The …

Acorns—the fruits of oaks—are a key resource for wildlife in temperate forests throughout
the Northern Hemisphere. Acorns are also economically important for extensive livestock …

Somatic embryogenesis (SE) of tree species is the most promising method for the
implementation of multivarietal forestry and for biotechnological approaches. To date …

Aim Stressful environments, like those at the limits of species ranges, are closely associated
with the selective establishment of particular traits, yet the mechanisms behind this …

Key message There were trade-offs between acorn production and stem growth in
individuals of Quercus ilex, and these occurred with annual and intra-annual periods. The …

Predictions of an increase in mean temperatures and a widespread reduction in annual
rainfall over the next few decades are consistent. Such drastic changes can have a serious …