Functional xylem characteristics associated with drought‐induced embolism in angiosperms
Hydraulic failure resulting from drought‐induced embolism in the xylem of plants is a key
determinant of reduced productivity and mortality. Methods to assess this vulnerability are …
determinant of reduced productivity and mortality. Methods to assess this vulnerability are …
On tree longevity
G Piovesan, F Biondi - New Phytologist, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Large, majestic trees are iconic symbols of great age among living organisms. Published
evidence suggests that trees do not die because of genetically programmed senescence in …
evidence suggests that trees do not die because of genetically programmed senescence in …
Xylem parenchyma—role and relevance in wood functioning in trees
A Słupianek, A Dolzblasz, K Sokołowska - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Woody plants are characterised by a highly complex vascular system, wherein the
secondary xylem (wood) is responsible for the axial transport of water and various …
secondary xylem (wood) is responsible for the axial transport of water and various …
Trunk injection as a tool to deliver plant protection materials—An overview of basic principles and practical considerations
Trunk injection is a targeted delivery of pesticides, insecticides, nutrients, or other plant
protection materials into the stem or trunk of woody plants as an alternative to spraying or …
protection materials into the stem or trunk of woody plants as an alternative to spraying or …
Trunk injection of oxytetracycline for huanglongbing management in mature grapefruit and sweet orange trees
Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating bacterial disease associated with 'Candidatus
Liberibacter asiaticus'. The location of the pathogen within the vasculature of the tree has left …
Liberibacter asiaticus'. The location of the pathogen within the vasculature of the tree has left …
Conifer defences against pathogens and pests—mechanisms, breeding, and management
Abstract Purpose of Review Forestry in northern temperate and boreal regions relies heavily
on conifers. Rapid climate change and associated increases in adverse growing conditions …
on conifers. Rapid climate change and associated increases in adverse growing conditions …
Resin ducts as resistance traits in conifers: linking dendrochronology and resin-based defences
C Vázquez-González, R Zas, N Erbilgin… - Tree …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Conifers have evolved different chemical and anatomical defences against a wide range of
antagonists. Resin ducts produce, store and translocate oleoresin, a complex terpenoid …
antagonists. Resin ducts produce, store and translocate oleoresin, a complex terpenoid …
CO2-assimilation, sequestration, and storage by urban woody species growing in parks and along streets in two climatic zones
A Fini, I Vigevani, D Corsini, P Wężyk… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Using two cities, Rimini (Italy, Cfa climate) and Krakow (Poland, Cfb), as living
laboratories, this research aimed at measuring in situ the capacity of 15 woody species to …
laboratories, this research aimed at measuring in situ the capacity of 15 woody species to …
Biological deterioration and natural durability of wood in Europe
In recent years, the use of wood has gained social interest, leading to a global increase in its
demand. Yet, this demand is often covered by the production of woods of low natural …
demand. Yet, this demand is often covered by the production of woods of low natural …
Functional trade‐offs are driven by coordinated changes among cell types in the wood of angiosperm trees from different climates
Wood performs several functions to ensure tree survival and carbon allocation to a finite
stem volume leads to trade‐offs among cell types. It is not known to what extent these trade …
stem volume leads to trade‐offs among cell types. It is not known to what extent these trade …