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Responses of oak seedlings to increased herbivory and drought: a possible trade-off? by Marta Peláez et al. in @annbot.bsky.social

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Herbivory, despite being a stressor, can help young oak trees survive drought by reducing water loss and promoting root growth, but its benefits vary between species. Understanding these complex interactions is crucial for conserving and restoring oak savannas in a changing climate.
February 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Differential growth rate, water-use efficiency and climate sensitivity between males and females of Ilex aquifolium in north-western Spain by Julia Sánchez Vilas et al. in @annbot.bsky.social

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Ilex aquifolium trees show that female trees are more vulnerable to drought than males. This could affect sex ratios and the future health of tree populations. Understanding these differences is key to protecting our forests in a changing climate.
February 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Floral freezing tolerance is tied to flowering time in North American woody plant species by Jessica Savage et al. in @annbot.bsky.social

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👉 doi.org/n5qj

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Plants that bloom later in the season are more vulnerable to false springs, as their flowers are less freezing-tolerant and their flowering time is more sensitive to temperature shifts. While a single freeze event may not greatly impact species fitness, increasing false spring frequency due to climate change could have long-term consequences for plant reproduction in temperate forests.
February 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM