Successful forest restoration requires planting quality seedlings with optimal growth
potential. Thus, nurseries need to produce seedlings with plant attributes that favor the best …

Since the early 20th century, silviculturists have recognized the importance of planting
seedlings with desirable attributes, and that these attributes are associated with successful …

Conventions and policies for biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation state
the need for increased protection, restoration and climate change adaptation of forests …

Forest loss and degradation is occurring at high rates but humankind is experiencing
historical momentum that favors forest restoration. Approaches to restoration may follow …

Nitrogen (N) is an indispensable element for plant growth and development. To understand
the regulation of underlying carbon (C) and N metabolism in blackberry plants, we …

Seedling planting plays a key role in active forest restoration and regeneration of managed
stands. Plant attributes at outplanting can determine tree seedling survival and consequently …

Root development is critical to successful establishment after seedlings are outplanted on a
forest restoration site. There is an array of practices nursery practitioners and foresters use to …

Trees use nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) to support many functions, including recovery
from disturbances. However, NSC's importance for recovery following fire and whether NSC …

Background The non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and
phosphorus (P) are important energy source or nutrients for all plant growth and metabolism …

Light availability greatly affects plant growth and development. In shaded environments,
plants must respond to reduced light intensity to ensure a regular rate of photosynthesis to …