Germplasm Resources of Oaks (Quercus L.) in China: Utilization and Prospects
Y Wang, C Xu, Q Wang, Y Jiang, L Qin - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Oaks (Quercus spp.) are a major component of subtropical and temperate
forests in the Northern Hemisphere. There are approximately 464 species, and they are …
forests in the Northern Hemisphere. There are approximately 464 species, and they are …
Multi‐trait genetic variation in resource‐use strategies and phenotypic plasticity correlates with local climate across the range of a Mediterranean oak (Quercus …
Resource‐use strategies are hypothesized to evolve along climatic gradients. However, our
understanding of the environmental factors driving divergent evolution of resource‐use …
understanding of the environmental factors driving divergent evolution of resource‐use …
Leaf economics fundamentals explained by optimality principles
The life span of leaves increases with their mass per unit area (LMA). It is unclear why. Here,
we show that this empirical generalization (the foundation of the worldwide leaf economics …
we show that this empirical generalization (the foundation of the worldwide leaf economics …
Drought response strategies are coupled with leaf habit in 35 evergreen and deciduous oak (Quercus) species across a climatic gradient in the Americas
Distinct survival strategies can result from trade‐offs in plant function under contrasting
environments. Investment in drought resistance mechanisms can enhance survivorship but …
environments. Investment in drought resistance mechanisms can enhance survivorship but …
A cost–benefit analysis of leaf carbon economy with consideration of seasonal changes in leaf traits for sympatric deciduous and evergreen congeners: implications …
Y Ye, K Kitayama, Y Onoda - New Phytologist, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Deciduous and evergreen species, which have evolved repeatedly across different clades,
can coexist in a given environment despite substantial differences in their leaf traits. It …
can coexist in a given environment despite substantial differences in their leaf traits. It …
Adaptive variation among oaks in wood anatomical properties is shaped by climate of origin and shows limited plasticity across environments
Climate is a major evolutionary force in driving adaptive differentiation and plasticity in plant
function. Xylem anatomy and hydraulic architecture are critical to water use, growth and …
function. Xylem anatomy and hydraulic architecture are critical to water use, growth and …
Asymmetric character displacement in mixed oak stands
Ecological character displacement (ECD) refers to a pattern of increased divergence at sites
where species ranges overlap caused by competition for resources. Although ECD is …
where species ranges overlap caused by competition for resources. Although ECD is …
Divergent leaf nutrient-use strategies of coexistent evergreen and deciduous trees in a subtropical forest
X Chen, X Le, KJ Niklas, D Hu, Q Zhong… - Journal of Plant …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Evergreen and deciduous species coexist in the subtropical forests in southeastern China. It
has been suggested that phosphorus (P) is the main limiting nutrient in subtropical forests …
has been suggested that phosphorus (P) is the main limiting nutrient in subtropical forests …
[HTML][HTML] Climate change impacts the distribution of Quercus section Cyclobalanopsis (Fagaceae), a keystone lineage in East Asian evergreen broadleaved forests
East Asian evergreen broadleaved forests (EBFLs) harbor high species richness, but these
ecosystems are severely impacted by global climate change and deforestation. Conserving …
ecosystems are severely impacted by global climate change and deforestation. Conserving …
Growth and non-structural carbohydrates response patterns of Eucommia ulmoides under salt and drought stress
X Zhang, H Qin, Z Kan, D Liu, B Wang, S Fan… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Salinity and droughts are severe abiotic stress factors that limit plant growth and
development. However, the differences and similarities of non-structural carbohydrates …
development. However, the differences and similarities of non-structural carbohydrates …