Contrasting Climate Sensitivity of Pinus cembra Tree-Ring Traits in the Carpathians

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 13; p. 855003
• Main Authors: Știrbu, Marian-Ionuț, Roibu, Cătălin-Constantin, Carrer, Marco, Mursa, Andrei, Unterholzner, Lucrezia, Prendin, Angela Luisa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 09.06.2022
• Subjects: climatic divergence; dendroanatomy; functional traits; inter–intra-annual climate–structure relationships; Plant Science; stone pine; treeline

High-elevation ecosystems are one of the most sensitive to climate change. The analysis of growth and xylem structure of trees from marginal populations, especially the ones growing at the treeline, could provide early-warning signs to better understand species-specific responses to future climate c...