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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.

• Long-term forest management after wildfire (Catalonia, NE Iberian Peninsula) 12/18/2018
  Abstract Studies of post-fire soil status in Mediterranean ecosystems are common; however, few have examined the effects of long-term forest management after a wildfire on physicochemical soil properties. Here, we analyzed differences in soil properties attributable to long-term post-fire management and assessed the ...
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• Modelling joint distribution of tree diameter and height using Frank and Plackett copulas 12/18/2018
  Abstract Bivariate distribution models are veritable tools for improving forest stand volume estimations. Their accuracy depends on the method of construction. To-date, most bivariate distributions in forestry have been constructed either with normal or Plackett copulas. In this study, the accuracy of the ...
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• Large-scale permafrost degradation as a primary factor in Larix sibirica forest dieback in the Khentii massif, northern Mongolia 12/15/2018
  Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate the potential causes of widespread Larix sibirica Ledeb. mortality observed in the Khentii massif of northern Mongolia. The ratio of deadwood to living trees in affected stands in the Goricho region, the southernmost ...
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• Ecophysiological aspects of in vitro biotechnological studies using somatic embryogenesis of callus tissue toward protecting forest ecosystems 12/11/2018
  Abstract This review on current biotechnological methods in forestry for in vitro tissue cultures to define the effect of stress conditions on trees, concentrates on somatic embryogenesis. Callus tissue, the key product of somatic embryogenesis, grows over a tree wound under <em ...
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• Does the root to shoot ratio show a hormetic response to stress? An ecological and environmental perspective 12/10/2018
  Abstract Root/shoot (R/S) ratio is an important index for assessing plant health, and has received increased attention in the last decades as a sensitive indicator of plant stress induced by chemical or physical agents. The R/S ratio has been discussed in the context ...
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• One compound approach combining factor-analytic model with AMMI and GGE biplot to improve multi-environment trials analysis 12/10/2018
  Abstract To improve multi-environmental trial (MET) analysis, a compound method—which combines factor analytic (FA) model with additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) and genotype main effect plus genotype-by-environment interaction (GGE) biplot—was conducted in this study. The diameter at breast height of 36 ...
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• Expression of BpPIN is associated with IAA levels and the formation of lobed leaves in Betula pendula ‘Dalecartica’ 12/08/2018
  Abstract Auxin polar transport genes PIN (PIN-FORMED) determine the concentration gradient of auxin in plants. To understand the relationship between the development of different tissues in Betula pendula ‘Dalecartica’, BpPIN gene expression and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) content were analyzed using ...
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• Nodule study in Albizia chinensis in relation to nitrogen metabolism, morphology and biomass 12/03/2018
  Abstract Morphology, biomass, nitrate reductase (NR) and nitrogenase activity in Albizia chinensis (Osb.) Merr. nodules were assessed on monthly and seasonal basis for 1 year. Average NR and nitrogenase activity was higher during the rainy season, reaching a maximum in August. Thereafter, ...
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• Vegetation–environment relationship in Pinus wallichiana forests of the Swat Hindukush range of Pakistan 12/03/2018
  Abstract Understanding the influence of environmental variables on the spatial distribution of ecological communities is essential to predict the response of vegetation to various environmental drivers. Ecological theory suggests that multiple environmental factors shape local species assemblages and should influence the various components ...
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• A basal area increment model for individual trees in mixed continuous cover forests in Iranian Caspian forests 12/01/2018
  Abstract The aim of this study was to develop and test a new basal area growth model in mixed species continuous cover forests in northern Iran. We analyzed 421 core samples from 6 main species in the forest area to develop our growth ...
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• Bibliometric evaluation of the status of Picea research and research hotspots: comparison of China to other countries 12/01/2018
  Abstract Picea Mill. species are important components of boreal and subalpine forests. They have a wide geographical range in the Northern Hemisphere, extending from the Eurasian continent to North America. In this study, publications on Picea species from 2002 to 2016 ...
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• Tree-ring response of Larix chinensis on regional climate and sea-surface temperature variations in alpine timberline in the Qinling Mountains 11/30/2018
  Abstract Tree-ring width chronologies of Larix chinensis were developed from the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province, and climatic factors affecting the tree-ring widths of L. chinensis were examined. Correlation analysis showed that similar correlations ...
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• Effects of sodium nitroprusside on callus browning of Ficus religiosa : an important medicinal plant 11/29/2018
  Abstract Tissue browning is a major problem in tissue culturing of woody plants, especially for Ficus religiosa which occurs by the accumulation and oxidation of phenolic compounds. This study aimed to determine the effect of different concentrations of sodium nitroprusside on the ...
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• Perspectives on protected area and wildfire management in the Black Sea region 11/29/2018
  Abstract Protected areas are necessary for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity. Wildfires are major threats to forests and other natural areas, because they may cause irreversible damages. The aim of this study was to analyze the perspective of experts (N = 284), ...
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• Modelling potential distribution of a pine bark beetle in Mexican temperate forests using forecast data and spatial analysis tools 11/28/2018
  Abstract Accurate and reliable predictions of pest species distributions in forest ecosystems are urgently needed by forest managers to develop management plans and monitor new areas of potential establishment. Presence-only species distribution models are commonly used in these evaluations. The maximum entropy algorithm ...
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• Modelling tree mortality across diameter classes using mixed-effects zero-inflated models 11/26/2018
  Abstract The mortality of trees across diameter class model is a useful tool for predicting changes in stand structure. Mortality data commonly contain a large fraction of zeros and general discrete models thus show more errors. Based on the traditional Poisson model and ...
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• Mechanical characterization of Pinus massoniana cell walls infected by blue-stain fungi using in situ nanoindentation 11/26/2018
  Abstract Characterizing the mechanical properties of wood cell walls will lead to better understanding and optimization of modifications made to wood infected by the blue-stain fungi. In this study, in situ nanoindentation was used to characterize the mechanical properties of the cell walls ...
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• Wildfire effects on permafrost and soil moisture in spruce forests of Interior Alaska 11/26/2018
  Abstract In the summer of 2015, hundreds of forest fires burned across the state of Alaska. Several uncontrolled wildfires near the town of Tanana on the Yukon River were responsible for the largest portion of the area burned statewide. In July 2017, field ...
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• Recent tree growth decline unprecedented over the last four centuries in a Tibetan juniper forest 11/26/2018
  Abstract Forest structure and function are subject to risks of growth declines from intensified drought and frequent extreme events related to climate warming. Knowledge of tree growth declines will help anticipate future responses of forests to climate change. In this study, we investigated ...
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• A reconstruction of Turkey’s potential natural vegetation using climate indicators 11/23/2018
  Abstract Turkey, containing three of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, is a hub for genetic biodiversity. However, the vegetation cover has drastically changed in recent decades as a result of substantial transformations in land-use practices. A map of the potential natural vegetation can be ...
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• Photosynthetic traits and antioxidative defense responses of Pinus yunnanensis after joint attack by bark beetles Tomicus yunnanensis and T . ... 11/22/2018
  Abstract Bark beetles Tomicus yunnanensis and T. minor are two important pests of Pinus yunnanensis and can cause massive death of pine trees. In this study, we examined several traits related to photosynthesis in P. yunnanensis and their relationship ...
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• Eucalyptus grandis plantations: effects of management on soil carbon, nutrient contents and yields 11/21/2018
  Abstract The expansion of fast-growing tree plantations is a worldwide process, with consequences on soil fertility and soil carbon storage. Disparate results were found on the effects of afforestation with Eucalyptus on soil carbon and other nutrient contents. These discrepancies are usually ...
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• Development of heartwood, sapwood, bark, pith and specific gravity of teak ( Tectona grandis ) in fast-growing plantations in Costa ... 11/21/2018
  Abstract To elucidate the development of heartwood, bark, sapwood, pith and specific gravity of wood in fast-growing teak (Tectona grandis) plantations in Costa Rica, we sampled three trees in each of 55 plantations and modelled each variable with age, site and different ...
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• Effects of phenolic acids on soil nitrogen mineralization over successive rotations in Chinese fir plantations 11/21/2018
  Abstract Phenolic acids are secondary metabolites of plants that significantly affect nutrient cycling processes. To investigate such effects, the soil available nitrogen (N) content, phenolic acid content, and net N mineralization rate in three successive rotations of Chinese fir plantations in subtropical China ...
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• Effects of seed moisture content, stratification and sowing date on the germination of Corylus avellana seeds 11/21/2018
  Abstract For Corylus avellana, pericarp permeability, seed desiccation tolerance, and the effect of warm and cold moist stratification combinations on germination and of outdoor sowing date on dormancy breaking and seedling emergence were investigated. Seeds with (intact fruit nut) and without the ...
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• Evaluation of subtropical ornamental trees for reclaiming salinity affected lands 11/20/2018
  Abstract This study was conducted to evaluate the tolerance of 1-year-old seedlings of ten subtropical ornamental tree species against a range of salinity levels of NaCl from May 2015 to October 2015. The levels were further enhanced from November to April 2017 as ...
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• Population structures and spatial patterns of two unpalatable Arisaema species (Araceae) with and without clonal reproduction in a riparian forest ... 11/20/2018
  Abstract General decline of understory cover can result from increased abundance of and foraging pressure by deer. But population size and degree of aggregation can increase for unpalatable understory plants that escape foraging pressure. Clonal reproduction can enable unpalatable plant species to increase ...
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• Soil water response to precipitation in different micro-topographies on the semi-arid Loess Plateau, China 11/20/2018
  Abstract Soil water is an important factor restricting afforestation on the semi-arid Loess Plateau. The micro-topography of the loess slope has changed the distribution pattern of soil water on the slope. To improve water utilization efficiency and optimize afforestation configuration patterns, the relationship ...
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• The population structure and sex ratios of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus under α-pinene stress 11/20/2018
  Abstract Pine wood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is a serious pathogen of pines throughout the world. Previous work indicated that different concentrations of α-pinene could affect nematode reproduction, however the mechanism of that influence is not clear. In order to examine the ...
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• Effect of gap size and forest type on mineral nitrogen forms under different soil properties 11/17/2018
  Abstract Gaps play a key role in forest ecosystem development and result from either natural processes or targeted forest management activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the interrelationships of soil properties in each of three forest types and two treatments, ...
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