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The Journal of Forestry Research offers articles dealing with all aspects of forestry. It is primarily a medium for reporting original theoretical and experimental research, as well as technical reviews. Approximately 65 per cent of the papers published in the journal are by international researchers; the balance is contributed by Chinese scientists, professors and doctoral degree students.

• Morphometric study confirms the presence of only Vatica mangachapoi on Hainan Island, China 05/01/2018
  Abstract To date only one species of the genus Vatica Linn. (Dipterocarpaceae) has been identified, and a subspecies and three varieties have been reported on Hainan Island, China. However, it remained controversial whether the species was Vatica mangachapoi or a new ...
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• Determining the edge effect of pine processionary moth ( Thaumetopoea pityocampa ) in its horizontal distribution in the stand 03/28/2018
  Abstract Pine processionary moth is one of the most important forest pests in the Mediterranean Basin. There is need to explore its distribution behaviour to undertake effective control and determine the edge effect of its horizontal distribution in the stand. Five trial sites ...
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• Variable-top stem biomass equations at tree-level generated by a simultaneous density-integral system for second growth forests of roble, raulí, and ... 03/28/2018
  Abstract Variable-top stem biomass models at the tree level for second growth forests of roble (Nothofagus obliqua), raulí (Nothofagus alpina), and coigüe (Nothofagus dombeyi) were fitted by a simultaneous density-integral system, which combines a stem taper model and a wood ...
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• Comparison of three processing methods for laminated bamboo timber production 03/28/2018
  Abstract Three processing techniques, split-squaring (SS), V-grooving (VG), and split-edging (SE), were evaluated and compared in terms of their processing time and recovery. Semantan bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii Gamble) was used as a raw material and the results showed that the VG-method required ...
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• Seasonal dynamics of foliar δ 13 C and nutrient concentration of Chinese chastetree and spine jujube in foothill rock outcrop ... 03/26/2018
  Abstract In this study, in situ investigation was conducted on Chinese chastetree (Vitex negundo var. heterophylla) and spine jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) during early, developed, and closing succession stages. Monthly data were recorded for foliar δ13<em ...
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• Preservation of Juniperus thurifera L.: a rare endangered species in Algeria through in vitro regeneration 03/26/2018
  Abstract Juniperus thurifera L. is an endemic Cupressaceae from the Aurès Mountains of north eastern Algeria and endangered, in part, due to the scarcity of viable seeds. It is threatened by other abiotic factors and the lack of an effective management ...
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• Over expression of TaFer gene from Tamarix androssowii improves iron and drought tolerance in transgenic Populus tomentosa 03/24/2018
  Abstract Ferritin, a universal intracellular protein, can store large amounts of iron and improve plant resistance to abiotic and biotic stress. In this study, a ferritin gene (TaFer) from Tamarix androssowii Litv. was transferred into Populus tomentosa Carr. cv ‘BJR01’ ...
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• History and perspectives of induction technology for agarwood production from cultivated Aquilaria in Asia: a review 03/22/2018
  Abstract Agarwood, the resinous product of Aquilaria spp. (Thymelaeaceae), is highly valued for medicinal and fragrant purposes. Unsustainable forest harvesting contributes to the declining population in the wild, threatening their existence. As a protection effort, cultivation occurred in range countries, mainly in ...
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• Floristic diversity and composition of the Biteyu forest in the Gurage mountain chain (Ethiopia): implications for forest conservation 03/21/2018
  Abstract The Afromontane forests of Ethiopia have been under a serious degradation threat. Assessment of floristic diversity and species composition in Biteyu forest of Gurage mountain chain in the central Ethiopia was conducted to examine the pattern of forest structure. Thirty plots of ...
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• High-quality total RNA extraction from Magnolia sieboldii K. Koch seeds: a comparative evaluation 03/20/2018
  Abstract Magnolia sieboldii K. Koch seed is characterized with having deep dormancy. The inner molecular regulation mechanism has not been investigated because of the absence of a protocol for total RNA (ribonucleic acid) extraction. The extraction of high-quality RNA is important and ...
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• Effect of rooting media and hormone concentrations on vegetative propagation of Balanites aegyptiaca 03/19/2018
  Abstract Vegetative propagation is widely used as a means of genotype preservation in clone banks and seed orchards but despite this, the possibility of vegetative propagation using hormones is not clear for many indigenous tree species, including Balanites aegyptiaca. This research is ...
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• Black locust ( Robinia pseudoacacia L.) as a multi-purpose tree species in Hungary and Romania: a review 03/19/2018
  Abstract Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) was the first North-American tree species imported to Europe at the beginning of the seventeenth century. It is commonly planted worldwide because of its adaptability to environmental stresses, its valuable wood, easy propagation, frequent and abundant ...
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• Progresses in restoration of post-mining landscape in Africa 03/19/2018
  Abstract Mining alters the natural landscape and discharges large volumes of wastes that pose serious pollution hazards to the environment, to human health and to agriculture. As a result, the recent 2 decades have witnessed a global surge in research on post-mining ...
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• An overview of proven Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment tools for forests and forest-dependent communities across the globe: a literature analysis 03/17/2018
  Abstract Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (VA) tools for forest ecosystems and forest-dependent communities are important for making decisions and understanding the impact of climate change on both social and natural systems. However, the tools are poorly coordinated, making it difficult for policymakers to ...
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• Cellulase production by Aspergillus unguis in solid state fermentation 03/17/2018
  Abstract Lignocellulosic substrates are a good carbon source and provide rich growth media for a variety of microorganisms which produce industrially important enzymes. Cellulases are a group of hydrolytic enzymes such as filter paperase (FPase), carboxymethyl cellulase (CMCase) and β-glucosidase—responsible for release ...
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• Rooting of Pinus radiata somatic embryos: factors involved in the success of the process 03/16/2018
  Abstract In vitro conditions of the culture media, plant growth regulators and culture containers may cause anatomical and physiological changes that have negative effects on rooting and ex vitro acclimatization of somatic plantlets. The control of these factors could contribute to the ...
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• Coating performance on glutaraldehyde-modified wood 03/16/2018
  Abstract Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) panels were modified with glutaraldehyde (GA) to various weight percent gains and subsequently coated with several commercial coatings. The drying rate and adhesion of the coatings on the modified wood were measured; the coated/modified woods were ...
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• Impacts of Coriaria nepalensis colonization on vegetation structure and regeneration dynamics in a mixed conifer forest of Indian Central Himalaya 03/14/2018
  Abstract This study evaluated impacts of Coriaria nepalensis Wall. colonization on soil characteristics, vegetation structure and composition, regeneration status and expected future compositional changes, biomass and carbon stock in tree species of a mixed conifer forest of Central Himalaya. Three sites (1 ...
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• The effects of phenolic acid on nitrogen metabolism in Populus × euramericana ‘Neva’ 03/14/2018
  Abstract The declines in soil fertility and productivity in continuously cropped poplar plantations are related to phenolic acid accumulation in the soil. Nitrogen is a vital life element for poplar and whether the accumulation of phenolic acid could influence nitrogen metabolism in poplar ...
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• Evaluation of the virulence of entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea isolates against subterranean termites Coptotermes spp. (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) 03/13/2018
  Abstract The entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea Wize, formerly known as Paecilomyces fumosoroseus is reported as a promising biocontrol agent for controlling subterranean termites, particularly those belonging to the family Rhinotermitidae. In Malaysia, the family Rhinotermitidae includes two species of subterranean termites ...
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• Coarse woody debris and wood-colonizing fungi differences between a reserve stand and a managed forest in the Taborz region of ... 03/13/2018
  Abstract The aim of this research was to evaluate the amount of woody debris (m3/ha) on the forest floor and the associated wood-colonizing fungi. The study was performed in the Taborz region, known for its Scots pine provenance experiments, against the background ...
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• Exploratory analysis of structural diversity indicators at stand level in three Italian beech sites and implications for sustainable forest management 03/13/2018
  Abstract The present study introduces an exploratory data analysis based on structural indicators with the aim to assess the effect of silvicultural practices on tree stand structure. The study was carried out in three Italian beech forests of different ages with stand structures ...
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• Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of Boswellia ovalifoliolata essential oils from leaf and bark 03/01/2018
  Abstract We isolated the essential oils from Boswellia ovalifoliolata N.P.Balakr and A.N.Henry using hydrodistillation, identified the obtained compounds using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and studied the photophysical and electrochemical properties using UV–visible and fluorescence spectroscopy and cyclic ...
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• Spatial patterns nitrogen transfer models of ectomycorrhizal networks in a Mongolian scotch pine plantation 03/01/2018
  Abstract Ectomycorrhizal (EM) networks provide a variety of services to plants and ecosystems include nutrient uptake and transfer, seedling survival, internal cycling of nutrients, plant competition, and so on. To deeply their structure and function in ecosystems, we investigated the spatial patterns and ...
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• Expansion of traditional land-use and deforestation: a case study of an adat forest in the Kandilo Subwatershed, East Kalimantan, Indonesia 03/01/2018
  Abstract Deforestation issues are more problematic when indigenous (adat) communities, living within a forest, have lived there for many generations. These adat communities, who employ traditional land-use, are frequently accused of encroaching on the forest. To understand existing and future trends in the ...
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• N, P, and K characteristics of different age groups of temperate coniferous tree species in northwestern China 03/01/2018
  Abstract This study chose dominant tree species including Picea crassifolia, Pinus armandii and Pinus tabuliformis which are distributed in Qilian Mountains, Xiaolongshan Mountains, and Bailongjiang River. According to the different tree species, ages and components, we sampled leaves, branches, stems, ...
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• Theoretical modeling of the effects of temperature and moisture content on the acoustic velocity of Pinus resinosa wood 03/01/2018
  Abstract To investigate the effects of temperature and moisture content (MC) on acoustic wave velocity (AWV) in wood, the relationships between wood temperature, MC, and AWV were theoretically analyzed. According to the theoretical propagation characteristics of the acoustic waves in the wood mixture ...
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• Spatial correlation of pit and mound topography with canopy gaps in a virgin mixed beech forest, northern Iran 02/07/2018
  Abstract In a reserved forest parcel in a virgin eastern Hyrcanian mixed beech forest, 80 ha was surveyed to determine the pit and mound topography, canopy gaps and dead trees. The aim was to investigate the spatial patterns and correlation of pit and ...
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• Genetic diversity and association analyses of fruit traits with microsatellite ISSRs in Sapindus 01/31/2018
  Abstract Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. and S. delavayi Franchet are among the most valuable species in the genus Sapindus for their commercially exploitable plant oils and chemicals. However, few studies have addressed genetic variation and improvement for either species. We evaluated ...
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• In vitro propagation of conifers using mature shoots 01/30/2018
  Abstract Micropropagation mostly leads to the production of innumerable true-to-type plants. However, establishing pathogen-free explants through in vitro culture requires a precise management of time for the exposure of explants to antimicrobial chemicals. The application of antimicrobial chemicals must also be managed to ...
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