M. Mencuccini

Global variation in the ratio of sapwood to leaf area explained by optimality principles

The paper explains 60% of global variation in sapwood-to-leaf area ratio using optimality principles linking plant hydraulics and photosynthesis.

The Ecosystem Pressure-Volume Curve

The paper introduces the ecosystem pressure-volume curve (EPV) and presents initial findings from nine plots showing consistency in water-to-biomass ratios and relative maximum water storage.

Quaternary climate change explains global patterns of tree beta-diversity

The paper examines how Quaternary climate change influences tree beta-diversity globally, finding temperature changes since the Last Glacial Maximum strongly affect turnover and nestedness components.

Paleoclimate and current climate collectively shape the phylogenetic and functional diversity of trees worldwide

The paper maps global tree diversity patterns and shows that both current and ancient climates influence tree species richness, functional, and phylogenetic diversity.

Half of the world's tree biodiversity is unprotected and is increasingly threatened by human activities

The paper identifies priority areas for global tree conservation and finds that half are unprotected and face human threats.