Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland)
Forestry is one of the sectors particularly affected by the threats posed by changing climatic conditions. This is reflected in the deterioration of the health status of stands due to the synergistic effect of numerous abiotic and biotic factors. Current forest health problems are due to dynamic, ne...
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| description | Forestry is one of the sectors particularly affected by the threats posed by changing climatic conditions. This is reflected in the deterioration of the health status of stands due to the synergistic effect of numerous abiotic and biotic factors. Current forest health problems are due to dynamic, negative changes in the forest environment. While the amount of precipitation remains at a similar level, its distribution varies throughout the year and, in particular, the lack of soil moisture during the growing season leads to the weakening of trees, including the main forest-forming species in Poland such as Pinus sylvestris. The weakening of trees, in turn, leads to species of insect pests that were previously considered secondary becoming primary pests, such as <i>Ips acuminatus</i>. It is likely that weakening of trees also favours increased occurrence of parasitic plants such as <i>Viscum album</i> ssp. <i>austriacum</i> or <i>Loranthus europaeus</i>. Infestations of the hemiparasitic, xylem-secreting pine mistletoe are of great interest because they are spreading rapidly throughout Europe. Drought in forests is not only a long-term water shortage, but also a situation in which plant-fungal relationships are disrupted. Reduced water availability leads to a number of negative changes in the soil and the mycobiota that live there, affecting entire ecosystems. The effects of climate change and increased international trade are leading to the spread of pathogenic fungi and other harmful organisms whose range was previously restricted to the south of our continent. Unfavourable abiotic and biotic factors leading to weakening of oak stands in the western part of Poland have resulted in activation of new pests like Mediterranean oak borer. Intensification of transport and shortening of its duration, as well as climatic changes, favour the introduction of various organisms, including bark beetles (Scolytinae). In Poland, cyclic insect outbreaks are one of the most important problems in forest protection. Developing methods to monitor, prevent outbreaks and control the density of insect populations below harmful levels can be a challenge to consider. Finding an innovative system for applying insecticides to control spruce bark beetle could also be an interesting solution, where insects attracted to pheromones die after contact with the insecticide. Contact with the insecticide has a dual effect: either directly when the tree is treated, or when the bark beetle attempts to invade the tree. Opportunities for the use of biostimulants in forestry and is an attractive way to regenerate plants after negative stressors such as frost, drought or damage caused by improper use of pesticides, as well as the negative effects of diseases and pests. It acts indirectly by stimulating leaf, stem and root development and improving nutrient uptake. The effects of chemical treatments on fungal biodiversity in forests should be studied using powerful molecular tools such as NGS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3caef80065914ac185465196e77e4b672023-11-24T13:03:56ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-12-0112241274510.3390/app122412745Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland)Iwona Skrzecz0Miłosz Tkaczyk1Tomasz Oszako2Forest Research Institute, 05-090 Sękocin Stary, PolandForest Research Institute, 05-090 Sękocin Stary, PolandForest Research Institute, 05-090 Sękocin Stary, PolandForestry is one of the sectors particularly affected by the threats posed by changing climatic conditions. This is reflected in the deterioration of the health status of stands due to the synergistic effect of numerous abiotic and biotic factors. Current forest health problems are due to dynamic, negative changes in the forest environment. While the amount of precipitation remains at a similar level, its distribution varies throughout the year and, in particular, the lack of soil moisture during the growing season leads to the weakening of trees, including the main forest-forming species in Poland such as Pinus sylvestris. The weakening of trees, in turn, leads to species of insect pests that were previously considered secondary becoming primary pests, such as <i>Ips acuminatus</i>. It is likely that weakening of trees also favours increased occurrence of parasitic plants such as <i>Viscum album</i> ssp. <i>austriacum</i> or <i>Loranthus europaeus</i>. Infestations of the hemiparasitic, xylem-secreting pine mistletoe are of great interest because they are spreading rapidly throughout Europe. Drought in forests is not only a long-term water shortage, but also a situation in which plant-fungal relationships are disrupted. Reduced water availability leads to a number of negative changes in the soil and the mycobiota that live there, affecting entire ecosystems. The effects of climate change and increased international trade are leading to the spread of pathogenic fungi and other harmful organisms whose range was previously restricted to the south of our continent. Unfavourable abiotic and biotic factors leading to weakening of oak stands in the western part of Poland have resulted in activation of new pests like Mediterranean oak borer. Intensification of transport and shortening of its duration, as well as climatic changes, favour the introduction of various organisms, including bark beetles (Scolytinae). In Poland, cyclic insect outbreaks are one of the most important problems in forest protection. Developing methods to monitor, prevent outbreaks and control the density of insect populations below harmful levels can be a challenge to consider. Finding an innovative system for applying insecticides to control spruce bark beetle could also be an interesting solution, where insects attracted to pheromones die after contact with the insecticide. Contact with the insecticide has a dual effect: either directly when the tree is treated, or when the bark beetle attempts to invade the tree. Opportunities for the use of biostimulants in forestry and is an attractive way to regenerate plants after negative stressors such as frost, drought or damage caused by improper use of pesticides, as well as the negative effects of diseases and pests. It acts indirectly by stimulating leaf, stem and root development and improving nutrient uptake. The effects of chemical treatments on fungal biodiversity in forests should be studied using powerful molecular tools such as NGS.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/24/12745water deficitmycorrhizapathogensforest diebackalien speciesinsect pests monitoring |
| spellingShingle | Iwona Skrzecz Miłosz Tkaczyk Tomasz Oszako Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland) Applied Sciences water deficit mycorrhiza pathogens forest dieback alien species insect pests monitoring |
| title | Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland) |
| title_full | Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland) |
| title_fullStr | Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland) |
| title_short | Current Problems of Forest Protection (25–27 October 2022, Katowice Poland) |
| title_sort | current problems of forest protection 25 27 october 2022 katowice poland |
| topic | water deficit mycorrhiza pathogens forest dieback alien species insect pests monitoring |
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