The current global food system must adapt to the expected growth of world population
(about 9 billion individuals by 2050). This adaptation will probably include an increased …

The contribution of proteomics to the knowledge of forest tree (the most recalcitrant and
almost forgotten plant species) biology is being reviewed and discussed, based on the …

Abstract In Central-Western Spain, forests and woodlands composed of Quercus sp. support
outstanding levels of biodiversity, but there is increasing concern about their long-term …

Mast seeding in temperate oak populations shapes the dynamics of seed consumers and
numerous communities. Mast seeding responds positively to warm spring temperatures and …

Spanish rangelands occupy more than 90,000 km2 of land grazed by millions of domestic
and wild animals. Organic matter content of soil is an essential component for fertility and …

The renewal and sustainability of the forest stands are attained through regeneration. There
are three basic methods to regenerate high forest stands: natural regeneration, direct …

Cured Iberian ham is a worldwide known product due to its high quality. Nowadays, there is
a lack of official analytical methods to differentiate geographical origin (Protected …

Responses to drought stress by water withholding have been studied in 1 year old Holm oak
(Quercus ilex subsp. ballota [Desf.] Samp.) seedlings from seven provenances from …

The bioactivity of different organs and tissues of Quercus spp.(Fagaceae), an important
group of evergreen or deciduous trees from temperate and tropical climatic areas …

The success of forest plantations in areas subjected to seasonal drought is strongly
dependent on seedling traits. However, there is no consensus on the set of plant traits …