Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …

Extreme drought events and plant invasions are major drivers of global change that can
critically affect ecosystem functioning and alter ecosystem-atmosphere exchange. Invaders …

Many plant species are being threatened by increasingly drought conditions due to current
climate change at planetary scale. This global trend is leading to the scientific community to …

Summary The 'two‐water‐worlds' hypothesis is based on stable isotope differences in
stream, soil and xylem waters in dual isotope space. It postulates no connectivity between …

Stomatal conductance (gs) is a key variable in Earth system models as it regulates the
transfer of carbon and water between the terrestrial biosphere and the lower atmosphere …

Mediterranean ecosystems face threats from both climate change and shrub invasion. As
shrub cover increases, competition for water intensifies, exacerbating the negative effects of …

Semi-arid ecosystems contribute about 40% to global net primary production (GPP) even
though water is a major factor limiting carbon uptake. Evapotranspiration (ET) accounts for …

Interaction effects of different stressors, such as extreme drought and plant invasion, can
have detrimental effects on ecosystem functioning and recovery after drought. With ongoing …

Background Cork oak agroforestry systems (AFS) have been managed for centuries by
humans to produce cork and other goods and services and have recently been recognised …

Extreme climate events are of key importance for forest ecosystems. However, both the
inherent infrequency, stochasticity and multiplicity of extreme climate events, and the array of …