Ecosystems are dynamic systems with complex responses to environmental variation. In
response to pervasive stressors of changing climate and disturbance regimes, many …

We present unresolved questions in plant abiotic stress biology as posed by 15 research
groups with expertise spanning eco-physiology to cell and molecular biology. Common …

Recovery time, the time it takes for ecosystems to return to normal states after experiencing
droughts, is critical for assessing the response of ecosystems to droughts; however, the …

Severe droughts have caused widespread tree mortality across many forest biomes with
profound effects on the function of ecosystems and carbon balance. Climate change is …

Widespread tree mortality associated with drought has been observed on all forested
continents and global change is expected to exacerbate vegetation vulnerability. Forest …

Patterns, mechanisms, projections, and consequences of tree mortality and associated
broad‐scale forest die‐off due to drought accompanied by warmer temperatures—“hotter …

Tree mortality is a key factor influencing forest functions and dynamics, but our
understanding of the mechanisms leading to mortality and the associated changes in tree …

Nitric oxide in plants may originate endogenously or come from surrounding atmosphere
and soil. Interestingly, this gaseous free radical is far from having a constant level and varies …

Understanding and predicting plant response to disturbance is of paramount importance in
our changing world. Resprouting ability is often considered a simple qualitative trait and …

Forest dieback caused by drought‐induced tree mortality has been observed world‐wide.
Forecasting which trees in which locations are vulnerable to drought‐induced mortality is …