Drivers and mechanisms of tree mortality in moist tropical forests

N McDowell, CD Allen, K Anderson‐Teixeira… - New …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Tree mortality rates appear to be increasing in moist tropical forests (MTF s) with significant
carbon cycle consequences. Here, we review the state of knowledge regarding MTF tree …

Vegetation demographics in Earth System Models: A review of progress and priorities

RA Fisher, CD Koven, WRL Anderegg… - Global change …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Numerous current efforts seek to improve the representation of ecosystem ecology and
vegetation demographic processes within Earth System Models (ESM s). These …

On underestimation of global vulnerability to tree mortality and forest die‐off from hotter drought in the Anthropocene

CD Allen, DD Breshears, NG McDowell - Ecosphere, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Patterns, mechanisms, projections, and consequences of tree mortality and associated
broad‐scale forest die‐off due to drought accompanied by warmer temperatures—“hotter …

Temperate forest health in an era of emerging megadisturbance

CI Millar, NL Stephenson - Science, 2015 - science.org
Although disturbances such as fire and native insects can contribute to natural dynamics of
forest health, exceptional droughts, directly and in combination with other disturbance …

The impacts of increasing drought on forest dynamics, structure, and biodiversity in the United States

JS Clark, L Iverson, CW Woodall, CD Allen… - Global change …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
We synthesize insights from current understanding of drought impacts at stand‐to‐
biogeographic scales, including management options, and we identify challenges to be …

Long‐term climate and competition explain forest mortality patterns under extreme drought

DJN Young, JT Stevens, JM Earles, J Moore… - Ecology …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Rising temperatures are amplifying drought‐induced stress and mortality in forests globally.
It remains uncertain, however, whether tree mortality across drought‐stricken landscapes …

CTFS‐Forest GEO: a worldwide network monitoring forests in an era of global change

KJ Anderson‐Teixeira, SJ Davies… - Global change …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Global change is impacting forests worldwide, threatening biodiversity and ecosystem
services including climate regulation. Understanding how forests respond is critical to forest …

The role of nutrients in drought‐induced tree mortality and recovery

A Gessler, M Schaub, NG McDowell - New Phytologist, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Global forests are experiencing rising temperatures and more severe droughts, with
consistently dire forecasts for negative future impacts. Current research on the physiological …

Nonstructural carbon in woody plants

MC Dietze, A Sala, MS Carbone… - Annual review of …, 2014 - annualreviews.org
Nonstructural carbon (NSC) provides the carbon and energy for plant growth and survival. In
woody plants, fundamental questions about NSC remain unresolved: Is NSC storage an …

Impacts of droughts on the growth resilience of Northern Hemisphere forests

A Gazol, JJ Camarero, WRL Anderegg… - Global Ecology and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aim The intensity and frequency of drought have increased considerably during recent
decades in some Northern Hemisphere forested areas, and future climate warming could …