How much of genetic diversity is desirable in mass production of forest reproductive
material? How mass production of forest reproductive material reduces genetic diversity …

Seed germination and seedling growth are two essential early determinants of subsequent
crop yield and quality. A high germination percentage of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa …

Key message Increased tolerance to Phytophthora cinnamomi was observed in small-sized
offspring of ink-diseased chestnut trees, suggesting that a virulent pathogen can trigger a …

The quantity and quality of seedlings in the nursery has an impact on the success of re-
establishment and later growth. High germination rates enable a sufficient number of …

Urban expansion and associated habitat fragmentation are expected to be detrimental to
global biodiversity. Natural habitat that is extensively modified often poses challenges to …

The management of Italian chestnut coppices has gradually been suspended after World
War II, causing a widespread overaging of the concerned stands. In recent years, the …

Weed behaviour in crop fields has been extensively studied; nevertheless, limited
knowledge is available for particular cropping systems, such as no-till systems. Improving …

This study was conducted to evaluate how acorn size (small, medium and large) and acorn
storage duration (0, 5 and 17 months) influenced Quercus petraea (Mattuschka) moisture …

Masting, the synchronized production of variable quantities of seeds, is a global
phenomenon in diverse ecosystems, including treed grazing systems where trees and …

Sažetak Quercus robur L. exhibits not only a large inter-annual variability in seed production
but also considerable variability among locations and individuals within the same year. The …