Risques, écosystèmes, vulnérabilité, environnement, résilience

Assessing plant area index and 3D plant area distribution in wheat canopies from a terrestrial LiDAR system for high-throughput plant phenotyping

This study investigates a new methodology to estimate plant area index ( PAI ) and its spatial distribution from 3D point clouds acquired by a system of 3 LiDARs (2 nadir-viewing and one at 45°) mounted on the Phenomobile Unmanned Ground Vehicle designed for high-throughput pheno...

Adapting Mediterranean forests to climate change by testing alternative species: Insights from recent planting trials across an elevational gradient in southeastern France

To adapt Mediterranean forests to climate change-induced disturbances—such as severe droughts and temperature extremes—introducing "alternative" tree species whose field performance remains poorly tested is a critical management option. This study evaluated the early survival and...