Institute of Dendrology

Thioredoxin h1-targeted proteins in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.): Insights into metabolic control, stress response, and seed longevity

Seed viability and longevity underpin forest regeneration under changing environmental conditions. European beech ( Fagus sylvatica L.) produces intermediate seeds that gradually lose viability during storage, largely through oxidative stress, which makes redox homeostasis centra...

Characteristics of Bark Stripping Damage by Deer and Nutrient Content in Black Cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.)

Large ungulates significantly influence forest ecosystems through shoot biting and bark stripping, but their impact on the dynamics of invasive plant species still remains insufficiently investigated. The North American black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) is a widespread invasiv...

Modelling resilient species for the restoration of the Green Dam in Algeria

Algeria has long suffered from ongoing desertification, resulting in the progressive loss of vegetation and soil erosion. This has had a severe impact on rural livelihoods in the north, making local communities more vulnerable and causing a decline in biodiversity. In an attempt...

Miocene Evolutionary History Shaped the Phylogeography of Willow Species (Salix L.) in the European Alps

In the European Alps, plant species have persisted through major geological and climatic changes, leaving distinct genetic signatures of divergence. While these patterns are often attributed to Pleistocene glacial refugia, they may also reflect older, pre-Quaternary events. In mo...

Stand Age, Standard Retention Density and Site Conditions as Drivers of Shoot Biomass Accumulation in Mediterranean Oak Coppices

ABSTRACT Mediterranean oak coppices represent an important fuelwood resource in Central Italy, but management decisions are often constrained by limited quantitative evidence on the relative importance of stand development, standard retention, site conditions, and climate in driv...