Publications by authors named "A Gazol"
Examining whether nitrogen (N) enrichment promotes secondary tree growth in both young (YF) and old-growth forests (OF) is crucial. This will help determine how N addition influences plant carbon sequestration across successional phases in temperate forests. We conducted an eight-year N addition experiment (0, 25, 50, 75 kg N ha yr) in YF and OF in northeast China to investigate the effects of enhanced in situ N deposition on tree growth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe soil microbiome plays an important role in forest functioning. However, the impact of drought-induced dieback and tree death on soil microbial biomass, community structure, and functional composition is unknown. We also lack understanding on how soil microbiota varies seasonally in such declining stands.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMistletoes are xylem-tapping hemiparasites that rely on their hosts for water and nutrient uptake. Thus, they impair tree performance in the face of environmental stress via altering the carbon and water relations and nutritional status of trees. To improve our understanding of physiological responses to mistletoe and ongoing climate change, we investigated radial growth, stable carbon and oxygen isotopic signals, and elemental composition of tree rings in silver fir (Abies alba Mill.
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- Large-scale reforestation and afforestation are important strategies to combat climate change, especially highlighted by China's significant efforts since the 1970s to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
- The study examined the growth patterns and drought responses of key tree species in semi-arid northern China, finding that while most plantations have shown increased growth over time, some broadleaf species have suffered declines recently due to age and moisture levels.
- Future climate scenarios predict continued growth for plantations, with broadleaves recovering better from droughts, though increasing temperatures and low moisture pose risks for overall tree health and carbon storage capabilities.
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- The study examines how the European larch, a tree species native to central and eastern Europe, responds to climate variability in plantations located in northern Spain, which serve as natural experiments for assessing tree tolerance to climate change.
- Researchers analyzed growth data from four different sites with varying moisture levels to understand the impact of temperature, precipitation, and drought on the tree's growth increments.
- Findings revealed that larch growth is significantly influenced by climate conditions: it thrives in wet conditions but is negatively affected by drought and extreme weather, with growth responding differently depending on the site’s moisture level and seasonal climate patterns.