Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …

Despite growing evidence that diverse forests play an important role in ecosystem
functioning, ensuring the provision of different ecosystem services, whether such diversity …

Use of the term “functional" trait has increased exponentially in ecology. Although
accounting for numerous ecological questions, this concept raises several issues. We …

Mediterranean climates are characterized by strong seasonal contrasts between dry
summers and wet winters. Changes in winter rainfall are critical for regional socioeconomic …

The response of Damask rose to drought and the underlying mechanisms involved are not
known. In this study, vegetative, propagated rose plants were grown under control and water …

Climate models predict large climatic variability and more frequent, prolonged droughts in
northern China. Still, few studies have examined the seasonal and interannual variation in …

Efforts to develop effective climate strategies necessitate a better understanding of the
relationship between terrestrial water and carbon cycles. Water use efficiency (WUE) has …

Understanding how Mediterranean forests respond to the increasing frequency of extreme
droughts and forest densification is crucial for effective land management in the present …

Extreme seasonal droughts frequently occur in semiarid and arid areas of the world. They
can exert a profound influence on the physiological state of desert plants. Short-term rainfall …

Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity due to global climate
change. We hypothesized that tree carbon reserves are crucial for resilience of beech …