Ecophysiological Responses of Forest Tree Growth to Environmental Change
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecophysiology and Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 718
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0961, USA
Interests: plant physiology; remote sensing; forestry
Interests: ecohydrology; soil organic carbon; eddy covariance; carbon sequestration; greenhouse gasses; water use efficiency
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Understanding the ecophysiological responses of trees to environmental change is critical for predicting forest ecosystem dynamics and resilience. This Special Issue focuses on how biotic and abiotic factors—such as temperature shifts, drought, nutrient availability, and atmospheric CO₂ fluctuations—affect tree growth, physiology, and survival. We aim to highlight research that explores the complex interactions between trees and their changing environment, integrating insights across scales from molecular and cellular mechanisms to ecosystem-level processes.
Submissions are welcomed to address a wide array of topics, including but not limited to, the physiological adaptations of trees to stress, the influence of environmental gradients on growth patterns, and the role of forest management in mitigating environmental impacts. Studies employing novel methodologies, such as remote sensing, stable isotope analysis, or modeling approaches, are highly encouraged.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of how environmental changes shape tree growth and physiology. This Special Issue provides an excellent platform for sharing innovative findings that can guide forest management and policy in an era of global change.
Dr. Anastasios Mazis
Dr. Makki Khorchani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tree ecophysiology
- forest ecology
- climate change
- environmental stressors
- carbon and water cycles
- remote sensing
- ecological modeling
- physiological adaptations
- stable Isotope analysis
- tree growth
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