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.
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Temporal and environmental factors drive community structure and function of methanotrophs in volcanic forest soils
12/01/2024
Abstract Methanotrophs, organisms that obtain oxygen by oxidizing methane, are recognized as the only known biological sink for atmospheric CH4, and forest soil methanotrophs play crucial roles in mitigating global warming. The succession patterns of methanotrophic communities and functions in Wudalianchi volcano ...
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Afforestation increases microbial diversity in low-carbon soils
12/01/2024
Abstract Afforestation has an important role in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem function improvement. A meta-analysis was carried out in China, which has the largest plantation area globally, to quantify the effects of plantings on soil microbial diversity. The results showed that the overall ...
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Temporal changes in mixing effects on litter decay and nitrogen release in a boreal riparian forest in northeastern China
12/01/2024
Abstract In riparian forests, litter decay provides essential energy and nutrients for both terrestrial and fluvial ecosystems. Litter mixing effects (LMEs) are crucial in regulating litter decay and nutrient dynamics, yet how LMEs change over time is unclear in riparian forests. In this ...
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Correction to: Species-specific and generalized allometric biomass models for eight Fagaceae species in the understory of evergreen broadleaved forests in ...
07/20/2024
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Variations and determinants of tissue carbon concentration of 32 sympatric temperate tree species
07/20/2024
Abstract Plant carbon (C) concentration is a fundamental trait for estimating C storage and nutrient utilization. However, the mechanisms of C concentration variations among different tree tissues and across species remains poorly understood. In this study, we explored the variations and determinants of ...
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Endogenous serotonin induced by cold acclimation increases cold tolerance by reshaping the MEL/ROS/RNS redox network in Kandelia obovata
07/20/2024
Abstract Cold stress severely limits the distribution of mangrove species worldwide and it remains unclear how mangroves respond and adapt to cold temperatures. In this study, we investigated the effects of cold acclimation and/or inhibition of serotonin levels on reactive oxygen species (ROS), ...
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Topgrafting as a tool in operational Scots pine breeding
07/19/2024
Abstract Effective breeding requires multiplying desired genotypes, keeping them at a convenient location to perform crosses more efficiently, and building orchards to generate material for reforestation. While some of these aims can be achieved by conventional grafting involving only rootstock and scion, topgrafting ...
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Genetic variation and selection of 10-year-old Eucalyptus camaldulensis based on wind damage index and wood properties
07/12/2024
Abstract Typhoons are becoming frequent and intense with ongoing climate change, threatening ecological security and healthy forest development in coastal areas. Eucalyptus of a predominant introduced species in southern China, faces significant growth challenges because of typhoon. Therefore, it is vital to ...
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A spatio-temporal multi-scale fusion algorithm for pine wood nematode disease tree detection
07/04/2024
Abstract Pine wood nematode infection is a devastating disease. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing enables timely and precise monitoring. However, UAV aerial images are challenged by small target size and complex surface backgrounds which hinder their effectiveness in monitoring. To address these ...
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Predicting the rate of spread of mixed-fuel surface fires in northeastern China using the Rothermel wildfire behaviour model: a laboratory ...
07/04/2024
Abstract The rate of fire spread is a key indicator for assessing forest fire risk and developing fire management plans. The Rothermel model is the most widely used fire spread model, established through laboratory experiments on homogeneous fuels but has not been validated ...
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Stable reverse J-shaped diameter distribution occurs in an old-growth karst forest
07/02/2024
Abstract The reverse J-shaped diameter distribution is considered an inherent attribute of natural forests, crucial for forest resource utilization and community stability. However, in karst regions, intense habitat heterogeneity might alter species composition, spatial distribution, growth, biomass allocation, and mortality processes, yet its ...
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Enhancing forest insect outbreak detection by integrating tree-ring and climate variables
07/02/2024
Abstract Annual tree rings are widely recognized as valuable tools for quantifying and reconstructing historical forest disturbances. However, the influence of climate can complicate the detection of disturbance signals, leading to limited accuracy in existing methods. In this study, we propose a random ...
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Time since fire affects ecological stoichiometry of plant–soil–microbial systems of Betula platyphylla, a pioneer species in burnt areas of China’s ...
06/29/2024
Abstract Plant stoichiometry and nutrient allocation may reflect adaptation strategies to environmental nutrient changes. Fire, as a major disturbance in forests, mediates soil nutrient availability that may influence plant nutrient dynamics. However, plant–soil stoichiometric allocation strategies during different post-fire periods and the effects ...
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Over-expression of the Iris laevigata cold-resistance gene MYB97 improves photosynthetic capacity and photoprotection in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
06/25/2024
Abstract In northern China, light and temperature are major limiting factors for plant growth, particularly during seed production and seedling establishment. While previous studies suggested a possible role for the MYB97 gene in cold-stress, confirmation through documented evidence was lacking. In this ...
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Ecoregional height–diameter models for Scots pine in Turkiye
06/18/2024
Abstract Ecoregion-based height-diameter models were developed in the present study for Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands in Turkiye and included several ecological factors derived from a pre-existing ecoregional classification system. The data were obtained from 2831 sample trees in 292 sample ...
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Topographic and climatic effects on Pinus halepensis s.l. growth at its drought tolerance margins under climatic change
06/15/2024
Abstract Under global warming, drought will reduce productivity of Pinus halepensis s.l. (subspecies halepensis and brutia) and cause a retreat from its rear edge distribution (latitudinal/elevational) in the Mediterranean. To test whether topography can influence this scenario, we studied for ...
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Promotion of biomass, photosynthesis, and root growth of seedling biomass, photosynthesis, and root growth of Populus davidiana × P. bolleana ...
06/13/2024
Abstract The addition of ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECMF), beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms, to the soil can promote plant growth and resistance. Here, Populus davidiana × Populus bolleana tissue culture seedlings were grown for 3 months in soils inoculated with one of the species, ...
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Analysis of the spatiotemporal trends and influencing factors of Hyphantria cunea in China
06/08/2024
Abstract In recent years, the situation of the Hyphantria cunea (Drury) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), infestation in China has been serious and has a tendency to continue to spread. A comprehensive analysis was carried out to examine the spatial distribution trends and influencing factors ...
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Temporal heterogeneity in climatic responses of four tree species in the Altai Mountains, northwest China
06/08/2024
Abstract In the context of ongoing climate change, relationships between tree growth and climate present uncertainties, which limits the predictions of future forest dynamics. Northwest China is a region undergoing notable warming and increased precipitation; how forests in this region will respond to ...
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Impacts of forest plantation programs on sectoral CO2 emissions regionally in New Zealand
06/04/2024
Abstract Investing in projects that support environmental benefits, such as tree harvesting, has the potential to reduce air pollution levels in the atmosphere in the future. However, this kind of investment may increase the current level of emissions. Therefore, it is necessary to ...
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Changes in climatic conditions drive variations in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi diversity and composition in semi-arid oak forests
05/30/2024
Abstract Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a vital role in plant productivity and ecosystem functions. However, their responses to abiotic factors (i.e., climate, physiography, and soil properties) are unknown, especially across climatic gradients and slope aspects in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. In this ...
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Diverse responses of fungal functional groups to desertification in forest soils of Pinus densata on the Chinese Tibetan plateau
05/30/2024
Abstract Rapid increase in desertification is an environmental concern, especially for the health and sustainability of ecosystems in changing climates. How ecosystems respond to such changes may be partially understood by studying interactions and performance of critically important groups such as soil fungi ...
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Accuracy of tree mapping based on hand-held laser scanning comparing leaf-on and leaf-off conditions in mixed forests
05/30/2024
Abstract The use of mobile laser scanning to survey forest ecosystems is a promising, scalable technology to describe forest 3D structures at high resolution. To confirm the consistency in the retrieval of forest structural parameters using hand-held laser scanning (HLS), before operationalizing the ...
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Can the desiccation of forests in Tara National Park (Serbia) be attributed to the effects of a drought period?
05/30/2024
Abstract Forest ecosystems within national parks are threatened by various biotic and abiotic factors. To determine the causes of the desiccation and death of trees in mixed coniferous and deciduous forests of Tara National Park (TNP), Serbia, we monitored defoliation and mortality of ...
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Reconstruction of drought at the desert margin in northern China over the past 279 years using tree-ring widths
05/30/2024
Abstract Unstable environments intensify the frequency of extreme disasters. Long-term climate changes can lead to agricultural and ecological degradation that threatens population sustainability. To better understand past climatic events and consequences, here we present a reconstruction of the self-calibrating Palmer drought severity index ...
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Struggle zone: alpine shrubs are limited in the Southern Urals by an advancing treeline and insufficient snow depth
05/30/2024
Abstract In recent decades, the rapid climate warming in polar and alpine regions has been accompanied by an expansion of shrub vegetation. However, little is known about how changes in shrub distribution will change as the distribution of tree species and snow cover ...
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Sudden openings and gradual closures in canopy cover modulate acclimation, survival, and growth of a shade-tolerant rainforest tree species
05/20/2024
Abstract Forest disturbances at gap levels are one of the most important events for the regeneration and establishment of intermediate tree species. Abrupt canopy openings expose plants to high light intensity and high evaporative demands that stress shade-acclimated plants. Later, the slow closure ...
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Natural forests exhibit higher organic carbon concentrations and recalcitrant carbon proportions in soil than plantations: a global data synthesis
05/17/2024
Abstract Different chemical compositions of soil organic carbon (SOC) affect its persistence and whether it significantly differs between natural forests and plantations remains unclear. By synthesizing 234 observations of SOC chemical compositions, we evaluated global patterns of concentration, individual chemical composition (alkyl C, ...
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Correction to: Changing regularity of plant and insect community characteristics due to pest outbreaks in Larix principis‑rupprechtii plantations
05/11/2024
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Pitfalls in forest carbon sink projection
05/11/2024
Abstract Global forests are increasingly crucial for achieving net-zero carbon emissions, with a quarter of the mitigation efforts under the Paris Climate Agreement directed towards forests. In China, forests currently contribute to 13% of the global land's carbon sink, but their stability and ...
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