Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1664 - 1664
Published: July 29, 2024
Water
scarcity
is
one
of
the
most
significant
environmental
factors
that
inhibits
photosynthesis
and
decreases
growth
productivity
plants.
Using
deep
learning
convolutional
neural
network
(CNN)
model,
this
study
evaluates
ability
spectroscopy
to
estimate
leaf
water
content
(LWC)
in
fruit
trees.
During
midday,
spectral
data
were
acquired
from
samples
obtained
three
distinct
varieties
trees,
encompassing
range
spanning
350
2500
nm.
Then,
for
preprocessing,
fractional
order
derivative
(FOD)
continuous
wavelet
transform
(CWT)
algorithms
used
reduce
effects
scattering
noise
on
collected
spectra.
Finally,
CNN
model
was
developed
predict
LWC
different
The
results
showed
that:
(1)
spectra
treated
with
CWT
FOD
could
improve
spectrum
expression
by
improving
correlation
between
LWC.
level
treatment
higher
than
treatment.
(2)
using
1.2,
3
performed
better
other
traditional
machine
methods,
such
as
RFR,
SVR,
PLSR.
(3)
Further
validation
additional
demonstrated
had
good
stability
quantitative
prediction
capability
trees
(R2
>
0.95,
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE)
<
1.773%,
relative
percentage
difference
(RPD)
4.26).
may
provide
an
effective
way
a
CNN-based
model.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(32)
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
Natural
plant
leaves
with
multiple
functions,
for
example,
spectral
features,
transpiration,
photosynthesis,
etc.,
have
played
a
significant
role
in
the
ecosystem,
and
artificial
synthesis
of
functions
natural
ones
is
still
great
challenge.
Herein,
this
work
presents
an
aerogel‐involved
living
leaf
(AL),
most
similar
to
so
far,
by
embedding
super‐hydrophobic
SiO
2
aerogel
microparticles
polyvinyl
alcohol
hydrogel
presence
hygroscopic
salt
chlorophyllin
copper
sodium
form
solid‐liquid‐vapor
triple‐state
gel.
The
AL
shows
high
similarity
all
sampled
15
species
exhibits
≈4–7
times
transpiration
speed
higher
than
leaves.
More
importantly,
can
achieve
several
photosynthesis
without
energy
provided
respiratory
action
ones.
This
demonstrates
feasibility
creating
ALs
leaf‐like
gel
structures
opening
up
new
avenues
conversion,
environmental
engineering,
biomimetic
applications.
Functional Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Abstract
Within
individuals
and/or
species
of
trees,
the
structure
and
gas
exchange
sun‐exposed
leaves
from
outer
part
canopy
have
been
found
to
relate
sampling
height.
Across
species,
such
has
shown
their
biochemical
composition,
but
not
Why
are
leaf
traits
related
height
within
tree
across
a
broader
range
species?
And
what
components
involved
in
leaf‐level
carbon,
water
nitrogen
economies?
Plant
height,
mass
per
area
(LMA)
its
underlying
components,
exchange,
carbon
isotopic
discrimination
were
assessed
for
60
different
life
growth
forms
growing
Mediterranean,
spanning
wide
LMA
values.
Contrary
previous
comparisons
our
study
shows
that
tall
plants
had
high
LMA,
dry
matter
content
(LDMC)
slightly
thicker;
stomatal
conductance
photosynthetic
rate
low,
while
intrinsic
water‐use
efficiency
(
i
WUE)
was
high.
all
variables
as
well
nitrogen.
These
effects
mostly
mediated
through
LDMC,
with
limited
thickness.
conclusions
hardly
modified
when
phylogeny
account
for.
varying
forms,
functioning
relates
both
plant
structure.
results
provide
generalization
trees
at
intra‐individual
intraspecific
levels.
Inconsistencies
among
studies
respect
likely
an
issue
context‐dependency,
which
should
be
explicitly
taken
into
better
understanding
form
function.
Read
free
Plain
Language
Summary
this
article
on
Journal
blog.
Ecology Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 549 - 562
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
In
recent
years,
attempts
have
been
made
in
linking
pressure-volume
parameters
and
the
leaf
economics
spectrum
to
expand
our
knowledge
of
interrelationships
among
traits.
We
provide
theoretical
empirical
evidence
for
coordination
turgor
loss
point
associated
traits
with
net
CO2
assimilation
(An
)
mass
per
area
(LMA).
measured
gas
exchange,
curves
structure
45
ferns
angiosperms,
explored
anatomical
chemical
basis
key
propose
that
observed
between
mass-based
An
,
capacitance
(πtlp
emerges
from
their
shared
link
density
(one
components
LMA)
and,
specially,
saturated
water
content
(LSWC),
which
turn
relates
cell
size
nitrogen
carbon
content.
Thus,
considering
LMA
LSWC
ecophysiological
studies
can
a
broader
perspective
on
function.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
165, P. 112199 - 112199
Published: June 12, 2024
Leaf
functional
traits
(LFTs)
are
highly
plastic
and
essential
to
plant
resource
acquisition
utilization.
However,
the
collinearity
of
environmental
factors
differences
in
response
distinct
types
generate
challenges
clarifying
contributions
environment
variables
LFTs.
This
study
selected
28
species
from
four
forests
northern
China
with
similar
mean
annual
precipitation
(MAP)
explore
how
other
dissimilar
influence
LFTs
after
controlling
for
most
influential
factor.
Specifically,
we
examined
effect
geographical
(latitude,
longitude,
altitude)
non-precipitation
(mean
temperature
(MAT),
aridity
index
(AI),
soil
pH)
on
leaf
dry
matter
content
(LDMC),
carbon
(LCC),
nitrogen
(LNC),
phosphorus
(LPC)
concentration,
pH.
The
can
be
attributed
regulation
moisture
by
factors.
Therefore,
remaining
geo-environmental
still
played
a
significant
role
LFT
variation
excluding
factor,
which
assist
maintain
original
pattern
change
across
gradient.
As
latitude,
AI
decreased,
MAT
increased,
LCC
LPC
LNC
first
then
LDMC
pH
did
not
significantly.
trends
intensity
varied
between
types.
Significant
correlation
were
observed
LPC-to-LDMC
LPC-to-LNC
all
regions
each
species.
Trait-trait
relationships
inconsistent
life
forms
(herbs
woody
plants)
pH-to-nutrient
concentration
(C,
N,
P),
LCC-to-LPC,
LCC-to-LDMC.
Environmental
larger
contributors
(especially
LNC,
LPC,
LDMC)
than
(PFTs),
while
largely
dependent
PFTs.
These
patterns
result
adaptations
multiple
variables,
single
factor
(even
core
element
that
generated
such
as
MAP)
cannot
dominant
geographic
among
sheds
light
adaptation
strategies
change,
deepening
our
understanding
ecosystem
function
coordination.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Introduction
Canopy
species
need
to
shift
their
ecological
adaptation
improve
light
and
water
resources
utilization,
the
study
of
intraspecific
variations
in
plant
leaf
functional
traits
based
at
individual
scale
is
great
significance
for
evaluating
adaptability
climate
change.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
evaluate
how
giant
trees
relate
spatial
niche
specialization
along
a
vertical
gradient.
We
sampled
tropical
flagship
Parashorea
chinensis
around
60
meters
tall
divided
crowns
into
three
layers.
Fourteen
key
including
morphology,
photosynthetic,
hydraulic
chemical
physiology
were
measured
each
canopy
layer
investigate
variation
interrelationships
between
different
traits.
Additionally,
due
potential
impact
measurement
methods
(
in-situ
ex-situ
branch)
on
photosynthetic
physiological
parameters,
also
compared
effects
these
two
gas
exchange
measurements.
Results
discussion
In-situ
measurements
revealed
that
most
individual-to-individual
P.
varied
significantly
heights.
Leaf
such
as
midday
(MWP)
osmotic
(OP)
insignificantly
correlated
with
maximal
net
assimilation
rate
per
mass
A
).
addition,
discrepancies
found
parameters.
The
caused
decrease
by
53.63%,
27.86%,
38.05%
,
50.00%,
19.21%,
27.90%
saturation
point
These
findings
provided
insights
our
understanding
response
mechanisms
micro-habitat
Xishuangbanna
seasonal
rainforests
fine
adaption
resultant
decoupled
traits,
which
have
implications
strategies
under
environmental
changes.
International Journal of Environmental Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81(1), P. 324 - 341
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
In
the
steppe
zone
of
Ukraine
during
growing
season
autumn
2021
through
beginning
summer
2022,
water
balancing
in
a
winter
wheat
crop
with
peas
as
precursor
was
3–9
times
greater
than
cereal
(spring
barley)
or
sunflower
precursor;
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI)
following
1.6–1.7
greater;
Water
(NDWI,
rate
moisture
supply)
plant
leaf
at
macro-stages
BBCH
10–61
1.54–1.82
higher;
and
productivity
1.43–1.56
higher.
consumption
for
formation
tonne
grain
one
third
less
compared
to
other
precursors.
Journal of Plant Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(5)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Functional
traits
play
a
vital
role
in
mediating
the
responses
of
ecosystem
services
to
environmental
changes
and
predicting
functioning
ecosystem.
However,
connection
between
functional
has
become
increasingly
intricate
due
climate
change
human
activities
for
degraded
ecosystems.
To
investigate
this
relationship,
we
selected
27
sampling
sites
Yanhe
River
Basin
Chinese
Loess
Plateau,
each
containing
two
types
vegetation
ecosystems:
natural
artificial
At
site,
measured
calculated
composition
index
community
traits.
We
established
response–effect
trait
framework
that
included
factors
such
as
climate,
elevation
activities.
Our
results
showed
leaf
tissue
density
(LTD)
was
overlapping
response
effect
when
responding
change.
LTD
is
positively
correlated
with
mean
annual
temperature
negatively
supporting
services.
Under
influence
activities,
nitrogen
content
dry
matter
were
carriers
Comparing
ecosystems,
relationship
divergent
patterns,
indicating
increased
uncertainty
Trait-based
ecology
holds
promise
enhancing
predictions
changes.
predictive
ability
influenced
by
complexity
In
conclusion,
our
study
highlights
importance
understanding
complex
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 478 - 478
Published: April 8, 2024
Since
the
commencement
of
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
renewable
energy
has
faced
many
challenges
in
reaching
target
SDGs,
while
potential
ecological
impact
on
environment
cannot
be
ignored.
The
expansion
photovoltaic
(PV)
networks
is
raising
concerns
regarding
large-scale
PV
power
stations
local
ecosystems.
However,
a
comprehensive
understanding
specific
responses
vegetation
and
soil
factors
to
con-struction
across
different
study
locations
still
lacking.
To
address
this
knowledge
gap,
we
con-ducted
meta-analysis
28
studies
internationally
representing
31
observational
points
that
evaluated
432
factor
installation
stations.
We
used
piecewiseSEM
explore
predictors/factors
eco-logical
environment.
This
investigated
geographical
environmental
conditions
associated
with
construction
their
factors,
considering
advantages
disadvantages
station
results
indicate
(1)
response
ecosystems
increased
by
58.89%.
Among
these,
most
significant
improvement
desert,
which
accounts
for
77.26%.
Im-provement
temperate
regions
59.62%,
there
decrease
19.78%
boreal
regions.
Improvement
arid
84.45%,
humid
9.84%.
(2)
promotes
SWC,
diversity,
coverage,
biomass,
significantly
enhancing
productivity.
(3)
ecosystems,
effects
were
deserts,
showing
negative
impacts
croplands.
(4)
Compared
below-panel
treatments,
between-panel
treatments
more
effective
improving
conditions.
contributes
mitigating
adverse
site
development,
offering
insights
into
selection
planning
solar
advancement
sector.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Water
is
a
crucial
component
for
plant
growth
and
survival.
Accurately
estimating
simulating
water
content
can
help
us
promptly
monitor
the
physiological
status
stress
response
of
vegetation.
In
this
study,
we
constructed
loss
curves
three
types
conifers
with
morphologically
different
needles,
then
evaluated
applicability
12
commonly
used
indices,
finally
explored
leaf
estimation
from
hyperspectral
data
needles
various
morphology.
The
results
showed
that
rate
Olgan
larch
approximately
8
times
higher
than
Chinese
fir
pine
21
Korean
pine.
reflectance
changes
were
most
significant
in
near
infrared
region
(NIR,
780-1300
nm)
short-wave
(SWIR,
1300-2500
nm).
sensitive
bands
conifer
mainly
concentrated
SWIR
region.
indices
suitable
single
type
needles.
partial
least
squares
regression
(PLSR)
model
effective
all
morphologies
demonstrating
PLSR
promising
tool
content.