Publications by authors named "Pavel Danek"
Article Synopsis
- The vegetation history of semi-dry grasslands in Central Europe is complex, with current species diversity potentially stemming from long-standing open landscapes or past forested phases.
- Detailed studies were conducted on soil samples to analyze carbon and nitrogen content, lipid distribution, and stable isotopes from various plant materials.
- Findings indicate a significant contribution of C3 trees to soil organic matter during the late Pleistocene to early Holocene, with a notable transition to grassy and herbaceous vegetation occurring from the early Holocene onwards.
The height growth of the trees depends on sufficient mechanical support given by the stem and an effective hydraulic system. On unstable slopes, tree growth is affected by soil pressure from above and potential soil erosion from below the position of tree. The necessary stabilization is then provided by the production of mechanically stronger wood of reduced hydraulic conductivity.
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