Hydrological Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(3)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
plant
water
use
patterns
is
crucial
for
comprehending
the
dynamics
of
soil–plant‐atmosphere
continuum
and
evaluating
adaptability
plants
across
diverse
ecosystems.
However,
there
remains
a
gap
in
our
comprehension
non‐halophyte
plants'
uptake
driving
factors
temperate
coastal
regions.
For
this
reason,
we
used
locust
trees
(a
widely
planted
tree
species
northern
China)
as
study
subject.
We
collected
isotope
data
(δ
2
H
δ
18
O)
xylem
soil
over
two
consecutive
growing
seasons.
The
MixSIAR
model
was
along
with
five
distinct
sets
input
(single
isotopes,
uncorrected
dual
corrected
isotopes
incorporating
obtained
by
line
or
cryogenic
vacuum
distillation
methods)
to
infer
utilization
patterns.
results
indicated
that
primarily
absorb
shallow
(0–20
cm,
29.4%
±
16.9%)
deep
(120–180
24.7%
5.8%).
Pearson's
correlation
analysis
revealed
key
behind
were
vegetation
transpiration
salinity.
Remarkably,
build
up
salts
lower
layer
(60–120
cm)
hinders
absorption
plants.
To
prevent
high
salt
concentrations
from
affecting
plants,
recommend
implementing
sufficient
irrigation
March
April
each
year
meet
needs
growth
regulate
accumulation
various
layers.
This
reveals
dynamic
strategy
regions,
offering
valuable
information
resources
management.
Physiologia Plantarum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176(6)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Water-use
efficiency
(WUE)
is
affected
by
multiple
leaf
traits,
including
stomatal
morphology.
However,
the
impact
of
morphology
on
WUE
across
different
ontogenetic
stages
tree
species
not
well-documented.
Here,
we
investigated
relationship
between
morphology,
intrinsic
water-use
(iWUE)
and
carbon
isotope
ratio
(δ
Diversity,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 157 - 157
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
The
factors
driving
plant
species
diversity
in
different
forest
types
and
layers
are
still
insufficiently
understood.
Therefore,
we
investigated
the
limiting
of
nutrient
water
use
efficiency
three
(arbor,
shrub
herb
layers)
two
(plantation
natural
forest),
as
well
their
potential
relationship
with
diversity.
study
area
is
located
mid-latitude
evergreen
broad-leaved
ecosystems
southern
Anhui
province.
nitrogen
content
soil
(2.90
g
kg−1)
exceeded
national
average
for
(1.06
kg−1),
whereas
phosphorus
(0.43
was
below
such
(0.65
kg−1).
arbor
layer
comparatively
low,
exerted
a
more
substantial
influence
on
it.
In
contrast,
had
most
significant
impact
layers.
conclusion,
has
little
effect
growth
patterns
this
area,
while
there
role
regulating
succession
rates.
There
phenomenon
excessive
deposition
loss
ecosystem.
Despite
fact
that
indices
(the
Pielou
Evenness
Index,
Gleason
Richness
Shannon–Wiener
Diversity
Index
Simpson
Dominance
Index)
forests
were
higher
than
plantation
forests,
disparity
between
them
not
(p
>
0.05).
This
may
be
due
to
similar
climate.
findings
research
hold
significance
forecasting
alterations
diversity,
functionality,
influencing
within
forests.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 423 - 423
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
increase
in
demand
for
timber
and
global
eucalyptus
cultivation
has
generated
controversy
regarding
its
potential
impact
on
water
resources,
especially
regions
with
limited
availability,
the
myth
that
“eucalyptus
dries
out
soil”
being
spread.
In
this
regard,
review
study
addresses
factors
influence
consumption
by
eucalyptus,
providing
solutions
to
reduce,
mitigate,
or
even
avoid
any
resources
at
a
given
site.
manuscript,
authors
reviewed
200
works
published
from
1977
2024
survey
all
information
confirm
if
factual
background
allows
someone
state
can
deplete
soil
water.
With
solid
scientific
basis,
many
research
studies
show
eucalyptus’
is
comparable
of
native
forest
species
crops
worldwide
species,
age,
edaphoclimatic
conditions,
management
practices
mainly
consumption.
On
other
hand,
it
hasty
conclusion
some
contribute
reduced
Effectively,
without
proper
management,
environmental
impacts
plantation
are
same
as
those
poorly
managed
crops.
Indeed,
cultivated
agroclimatic
zoning
correct
practices,
growth
culture
an
environmentally
activity.
By
adopting
measures
such
maintaining
sufficient
cover
ensure
ecosystem
services,
based
maps,
considering
local
specificities
(e.g.,
deeper,
sandier
soils
preferable),
selection
appropriate
carrying
capacity
each
region,
adoption
lower
planting
densities,
rotation,
will
not
negatively
affect
resources.
Sustainable
several
economic
benefits,
addition
positive
social
surrounding
communities
terms
employment
family
income,
sustainable
guarantee
viability,
demystifying
idea
trees
cause
scarcity.
herein
demonstrated
no
ground
sustain
depletion
myth.
Physiologia Plantarum,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
177(3)
Published: May 1, 2025
Abstract
The
escalating
frequency
and
severity
of
droughts
have
caused
growth
decline
increased
mortality
risk
for
plantations
on
the
Loess
Plateau.
main
aim
this
study
was
to
explore
physiological
mechanisms
four
native
dominant
species
during
drought‐induced
evaluate
their
drought
resistance
capabilities.
Drought
induced
by
withholding
water
from
potted
seedings,
we
compared
patterns
in
pit
membrane
damage,
hydraulic
function,
non‐structural
carbohydrates
(NSC)
dynamics
across
tree
with
distinct
anatomical
features.
Our
findings
reveal
species‐specific
vulnerability
thresholds:
Pinus
tabulaeformis
(−2.86
Mpa),
Quercus
liaotungensis
(−1.92
Robinia
pseudoacacia
(−0.109
Syringa
reticulata
(−0.93
Mpa).
Additionally,
stress
found
compromise
integrity,
potential
thresholds
identified
as
R.pseudoacacia
(−1.37
S.
(−2.20
Q.
(−2.39
P.
(−1.85
concludes
that
R.
exhibit
greater
susceptibility
failure
under
severe
conditions,
leading
risks.
In
contrast,
demonstrate
enhanced
tolerance
survival
capacity.
research
elucidates
mortality,
emphasizing
critical
role
damage
process.
These
not
only
provide
valuable
insights
into
but
also
establish
a
scientific
foundation
future
artificial
forest
transformation
initiatives
