Tree-of-heaven -- or Ailanthus-- is an invasive triple threat, according to a team of plant pathologists. The species produces seeds early in its lifespan, tends to make millions of viable seeds ...

A new study that included millions of tree-year observations worldwide for the first time documents and analyzes the intricate balance between seed defense and dispersal by forest trees at a global ...

• Background and Aims Masting, i.e. synchronous but highly variable interannual seed production, is a strong sink for carbon and nutrients. It may, therefore, compete with vegetative growth. It is ...

A forest's ability to regenerate after devastating wildfires, droughts or other disturbances depends largely on seed production. Findings from two new studies led by Duke University researchers could ...

Woody vines, known as lianas, compete intensely with trees and their numbers are on the rise in many tropical forests around the world. A new study at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract 1. Many tree species undergo large fluctuations from year to year in seed production, a phenomenon known as masting. The resource budget model ...

Feb. 23 (UPI) --Across North America, seed production patterns in eastern and western forests are responding differently to climate change, new research suggests. According to a new study, published ...

You may have noticed lots of those helicopter maple tree seeds filling up rain gutters or piling up on the sidewalk this year. State Forester Tivon Feeley says the large amount of seeds created a ...

Next time you enjoy a juicy pomegranate, save some seeds to grow your own tree. Growing a pomegranate tree from seed can be a rewarding experience for any gardening enthusiast. These vibrant, ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Around the globe, forests are facing unprecedented challenges. They're grappling with wildfires, diseases, droughts and deforestation. The survival of these great forests hinges on ...