Contrasting patterns of water use efficiency and annual radial growth among European beech forests along the Italian peninsula

Abstract Tree mortality and forest dieback episodes are increasing due to drought and heat stress. Nevertheless, a comprehensive understanding of mechanisms enabling trees to withstand and survive droughts remains lacking. Our study investigated basal area increment (BAI), and δ13C-derived intrinsic...

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Hoofdauteurs: Paulina F. Puchi, Daniela Dalmonech, Elia Vangi, Giovanna Battipaglia, Roberto Tognetti, Alessio Collalti
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Reeks:Scientific Reports
Online toegang:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57293-7