Tree Seedling Survival and Production
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 781
Special Issue Editors
Interests: silviculture; forest health; mycorrhizal fungi; nursery production; phenotypic adaptation; environmental stress
Interests: silviculture ecophysiology; game management; plant–insect interactions; shrub species; particulate matter pollution; climate change and forestry; invasive species; social dimensions of forestry
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the essential factors influencing the survival and production of tree seedlings, aiming to consolidate research from diverse disciplines to improve understanding and practices in this area. It covers seedling growth dynamics, exploring physiological and morphological development from germination to establishment, and investigates soil and water management, including soil quality, water availability, and irrigation techniques impacting seedling health. Nutrient management is examined, with a focus on the role of nutrients and fertilization practices in promoting robust seedling growth, while environmental stressors such as biotic (pests, diseases) and abiotic (drought, temperature extremes) factors are assessed for their impact on seedling survival. This Special Issue also delves into genetic and ecological adaptation, understanding genetic diversity, seed sourcing, and adaptation to various climatic and ecological conditions, and explores best practices in silvicultural techniques, including nursery management, planting methods, and post-planting care to enhance seedling establishment. Additionally, it develops strategies for sustainable reforestation and afforestation, focusing on long-term forest health and productivity. Expected submissions include original research articles presenting new data and insights, review papers synthesizing existing research, case studies detailing specific instances of seedling production and survival, technical notes on novel techniques and methodologies, and policy and perspective articles discussing implications and future trends in tree seedling production.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Seedling growth;
- Methods of seedling production;
- Soil quality;
- Water availability;
- Sunlight exposure;
- Pest control;
- Disease resistance;
- Nutrient uptake;
- Root development;
- Genetic diversity;
- Seed sourcing;
- Climate adaptation;
- Reforestation techniques;
- Nursery management;
- Transplanting methods;
- Irrigation systems;
- Fertilization practices;
- Weed management;
- Temperature effects;
- Drought tolerance;
- Shade tolerance;
- Mycorrhizal associations;
- Planting density.
Prof. Dr. Wojciech Kowalkowski
Dr. Adrian Łukowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- seedling growth
- soil management
- nutrient uptake
- environmental conditions
- genetic adaptation
- methods of production
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