Tree carbon dynamics: what the age and availability of nonstructural carbohydrates can tell us about forest ecosystem resilience in a changing world.

  • Published In: Tree Physiology, 2024, v. 44, n. 13. P. 217 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Prats, Kyra A; Furze, Morgan E 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in "Tree Physiology" explores the importance of understanding tree carbon dynamics, specifically focusing on nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) and their age and availability in response to environmental stress. The study by Peltier et al. investigates how moisture stress influences NSC mixing and use in tree stems, finding that trees in drier conditions had lower NSC pools and tended to store more sugars than starch. The research highlights the significance of NSC dynamics in predicting tree resilience and forest ecosystem function, emphasizing the need for further studies across different species, biomes, and stresses to enhance predictive models and improve our understanding of tree survival in changing environments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Tree Physiology. 2024/12, Vol. 44, Issue 13, p217
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0829-318X
  • DOI:10.1093/treephys/tpad143
  • Accession Number:184524729
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