European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the dominant tree species of Central Europe's natural
forests and one of the continent's most important timber species. This highly competitive …

Climatic changes, including altered precipitation regimes, will affect key ecosystem
processes, such as plant productivity and biodiversity for many terrestrial ecosystems. Past …

Drought responses of mature trees are still poorly understood making it difficult to predict
species distributions under a warmer climate. Using mature European beech (Fagus …

The combination of drought and heat affects forest ecosystems by deteriorating the health of
trees, which can lead to large‐scale die‐offs with consequences on biodiversity, the carbon …

Stomatal regulation is a key determinant of plant photosynthesis and water relations,
influencing plant survival, adaptation, and growth. Stomata sense the surrounding …

Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is a keystone tree species throughout temperate Europe
whose future existence is threatened by an emerging invasive fungal disease. Ash dieback …

Wood-boring pests (WBPs) pose an enormous threat to global forest ecosystems because
their early stage infestations show no visible symptoms and can result in rapid and …

As the global climate warms, cities worldwide face more frequent and extreme heatwaves.
These events can affect human health and decrease liveability. While the mitigating effects …

Photosynthesis is a key process linking carbon and water cycles, and satellite-retrieved
solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) can be a valuable proxy for photosynthesis …

Climate warming is predicted to extend the duration and enhance the severity of summer
droughts in Central Europe, which may pose a serious risk to forest productivity and forest …