Abstract Tree allometry is a plastic feature, and scaling parameters can vary considerably depending on phylogeny, life strategies, growth conditions ontogeny. We hypothesized that in multi-layered forests growing rich sites driven by stand dynamics without stand-replacing disturbances, light primary driver of allometric relationships the morphological plasticity tree species closely associated...

Forest type maps play a significant role in sustainable forest management. For many years aerial photos and satellite data were a primary data source supporting forest type mapping. Recent developments in remote sensing provide opportunities to further enhance forest type maps by introducing variations of spectral, biochemical and biophysical properties at various scales. A structural sampling ...

This study aims to determine some morphological characteristics of two-year-old common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) and oriental orientalis Mill.) seedling the quality classes seedlings according Turkish Standards Institute’s (TSI) standards sturdiness quotient values. As a material, seedlings, grown from seed obtained three different altitudes as lower (0-400 m), mid (400-800 m) upper (800-1...

Rainfall interception by vegetation plays an important role in the hydrological cycle. Next to rainfall characteristics, is influenced tree size, crown structure and bark morphology. How traits determine across functionally morphologically wide-ranging species poorly understood. We determined ratios (interception:gross precipitation) canopy storage capacities of seven temperate deciduous broadl...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Litter is a key factor in structuring plant populations, through positive or negative interactions. The litter layer forms a mechanical barrier that is often strongly selective against individuals lacking hypocotyle plasticity. Litter composition also interacts with plant growth by providing beneficial nutrients or, inversely, by allowing harmful allelopathic leaching. As co...