Unravelling resilience mechanisms in forests: role of non-structural carbohydrates in responding to extreme weather events
E. D'Andrea, A. Scartazza, A. Battistelli, A. Collalti, S. Proietti, N. Rezaie, G. Matteucci, S. Moscatello
This study examines how non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) in Mediterranean beech trees help buffer against the impacts of extreme weather events, showing a trade-off between growth and NSC dynamics.
bioRxiv · Sep 3, 2020Ecology