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View article: Sex Matters: Understanding Wood-Leaf Hydraulic Coordination in Dioecious Species in a Drying World
Sex Matters: Understanding Wood-Leaf Hydraulic Coordination in Dioecious Species in a Drying World Open
Sexual dimorphism in dioecious species can shape divergent hydraulic strategies in response to environmental stress, yet integrative studies linking anatomical and physiological traits across different plant organs remain scarce. We invest…
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Uvodnik Open
View article: 50 let samostojnega Oddelka za lesarstvo na Univerzi v Ljubljani
50 let samostojnega Oddelka za lesarstvo na Univerzi v Ljubljani Open
Oddelek za lesarstvo Biotehniške fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani v letu 2025 beleži več obletnic: 75 let lesarstva na Univerzi v Ljubljani, 50 let samostojnega oddelka, ki je začel delovati v letu 1975 kot VTOZD za lesarstvo, 40 let od odpr…
View article: Xylogenesis under climatic stress: wood anatomical evidence of harsh conditions
Xylogenesis under climatic stress: wood anatomical evidence of harsh conditions Open
Xylogenesis – the process of secondary xylem formation – is tightly regulated by hormonal, physiological, and environmental signals, but becomes highly vulnerable under extreme climatic stress. Drought, heatwaves, and late frosts can disru…
View article: A single-tree approach to determine climate-growth patterns of European beech and their seasonality in the species southern distribution area
A single-tree approach to determine climate-growth patterns of European beech and their seasonality in the species southern distribution area Open
Dry and warm climate conditions in southern Europe represent clear limits for European beech (Fagus sylvatica) growth near the species southern distribution limit, but it is unclear how aridification and changes in seasonal precip…
View article: AFFORESTATION DEFORESTAION ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING
AFFORESTATION DEFORESTAION ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING Open
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest poses significant environmental and ecological challenges, necessitating accurate and scalable monitoring solutions. This research utilizes Google Earth Engine (GEE) and machine learning to analyze fo…
View article: Does Pre-Acclimation Enhance the Tolerance of Quercus ilex and Arbutus unedo Seedlings to Drought?
Does Pre-Acclimation Enhance the Tolerance of Quercus ilex and Arbutus unedo Seedlings to Drought? Open
Mediterranean forests are severely threatened by increasing seedling mortality due to harsh environmental conditions, especially drought. In this study, we investigate whether seedlings of Quercus ilex and Arbutus unedo, previously exposed…
View article: Blue rings in trees and shrubs as indicators of early and late summer cooling events at the northern treeline
Blue rings in trees and shrubs as indicators of early and late summer cooling events at the northern treeline Open
The high temperature sensitivity of pine trees in northern Fennoscandia has led to some of the most reliable tree-ring climate reconstructions in the world for the past millennia. However, wood anatomical anomalies that likely reflect temp…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Wood Anatomy of European Larch, Norway Spruce, and European Beech in Mixed and Monoculture Stands Under Contrasting Climatic Conditions
Comparative Analysis of Wood Anatomy of European Larch, Norway Spruce, and European Beech in Mixed and Monoculture Stands Under Contrasting Climatic Conditions Open
View article: The Špica pile-dwelling site – analyses of archaeological wood
The Špica pile-dwelling site – analyses of archaeological wood Open
We present the investigation of wood discovered during the 2009/2010 archaeological excavations at the prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement of Špica in Ljubljansko barje, Slovenia. The results include data on wood identification, dendrochr…
View article: Advances in Wood Anatomy: Cutting-Edge Techniques for Identifying Wood and Analyzing Its Structural Modifications
Advances in Wood Anatomy: Cutting-Edge Techniques for Identifying Wood and Analyzing Its Structural Modifications Open
Wood, a natural lignocellulosic polymer, plays several important roles in trees, including water conduction, structural support, and nutrient storage [...]
View article: No Future Growth Enhancement Expected at the Northern Edge for European Beech due to Continued Water Limitation
No Future Growth Enhancement Expected at the Northern Edge for European Beech due to Continued Water Limitation Open
With ongoing global warming, increasing water deficits promote physiological stress on forest ecosystems with negative impacts on tree growth, vitality, and survival. How individual tree species will react to increased drought stress is th…
View article: Insights from Roots to Stems: Comparative Wood Anatomy and Dendroclimatic Investigation of Two Salix Species in Iceland
Insights from Roots to Stems: Comparative Wood Anatomy and Dendroclimatic Investigation of Two Salix Species in Iceland Open
This study investigates the anatomical characteristics and growth patterns of Salix arctica and Salix herbacea, two prevalent dwarf shrub species in Iceland, to understand their responses to environmental changes. We employed optical and s…
View article: Xylogenesis Responses to a Mediterranean Climate in Holm Oak (Quercus ilex L.)
Xylogenesis Responses to a Mediterranean Climate in Holm Oak (Quercus ilex L.) Open
Quercus ilex L., an evergreen oak species typical of the western and central Mediterranean basin, is facing decline and dieback episodes due to the increase in the severity and frequency of heat waves and drought events. Studying xylogenes…
View article: The adaptability of Ulmus pumila and the sensitivity of Populus sibirica to semi-arid steppe is reflected in the stem and root vascular cambium and anatomical wood traits
The adaptability of Ulmus pumila and the sensitivity of Populus sibirica to semi-arid steppe is reflected in the stem and root vascular cambium and anatomical wood traits Open
Afforestation success is measured by the tree establishment and growth capacity which contribute to a range of ecosystem services. In the Mongolian steppe, Populus sibirica and Ulmus pumila have been tested as candidate species for large a…
View article: Bonding properties of selected alien invasive wood species
Bonding properties of selected alien invasive wood species Open
Invasive alien plant species pose a significant challenge to European ecosystems. They displace native vegetation, damage agricultural land, and annually cost the European economy billions of euros. Many of them are removed daily and mainl…
View article: Exploring sex-specific anatomical adaptations in Rhamnus alaternus L. a Mediterranean dioecious shrub: implications for resilience to climate change
Exploring sex-specific anatomical adaptations in Rhamnus alaternus L. a Mediterranean dioecious shrub: implications for resilience to climate change Open
Secondary sexual dimorphism plays an important role in shaping the response of plants to different environmental constraints, particularly in relation to energy requirements. Dioecious plants exhibit intricate sex-specific differences that…
View article: Incorporating high-resolution climate, remote sensing and topographic data to map annual forest growth in central and eastern Europe
Incorporating high-resolution climate, remote sensing and topographic data to map annual forest growth in central and eastern Europe Open
To enhance our understanding of forest carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation and drought impact on forest ecosystems, the availability of high-resolution annual forest growth maps based on tree-ring width (TRW) would provide a si…
View article: Doc. dr. Angela Balzano, prejeminca Svečane listine za mlade visokošolske učiteljice in sodelavke UL
Doc. dr. Angela Balzano, prejeminca Svečane listine za mlade visokošolske učiteljice in sodelavke UL Open
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View article: Katarini Čufar podelili naziv zaslužna profesorica
Katarini Čufar podelili naziv zaslužna profesorica Open
Na Tednu Univerze v Ljubljani (UL) 2023 so prof. dr. Katarini Čufar podelili naziv zaslužna profesorica, za pomembne prispevke k razvoju znanosti o lesu in dendrokronologije, kakovostno in predano pedagoško in mentorsko delo, organizacijo …
View article: Anatomy of xylem and phloem in stems and roots of Populus sibirica and Ulmus pumila from semi-arid steppe in Mongolia
Anatomy of xylem and phloem in stems and roots of Populus sibirica and Ulmus pumila from semi-arid steppe in Mongolia Open
The present study focuses on the cambium and the anatomy of secondary tissues (xylem – wood and phloem) of Siberian poplar (Populus sibirica) and Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) grown in a plantation in the semi-arid Mongolian steppe. Stem and…
View article: Spatial and temporal variation of Fagus sylvatica growth in marginal areas under progressive climate change
Spatial and temporal variation of Fagus sylvatica growth in marginal areas under progressive climate change Open
The escalating decline in growth trends of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) observed across its distribution area pose a major ecological and economic challenge for countries with a high proportion of beech, such as Slovenia. In this study…
View article: Verd – novoodkrito kolišče iz 5. tisočletja pr. Kr. na Ljubljanskem barju
Verd – novoodkrito kolišče iz 5. tisočletja pr. Kr. na Ljubljanskem barju Open
Predstavljamo rezultate interdisciplinarnih raziskav na novoodkritem kolišču Verd na zahodnem robu Ljubljanskega barja. Za oceno starosti najdišča so bili ključni rezultati dendrokronoloških raziskav in radiokarbonskega datiranja lesa, pod…
View article: Analysis of the Natural Aging of Silver Fir (Abies alba Mill.) Structural Timber Using Dendrochronological, Colorimetric, Microscopic and FTIR Techniques
Analysis of the Natural Aging of Silver Fir (Abies alba Mill.) Structural Timber Using Dendrochronological, Colorimetric, Microscopic and FTIR Techniques Open
Timber, as a building material, is subject to structural changes in the used interior, which result from the influence of various local environmental conditions and their changes during the service life. Samples of naturally aged historic …
View article: Evidence of Woodland Management at the Eneolithic Pile Dwellings (3700–2400 BCE) in the Ljubljansko Barje, Slovenia?
Evidence of Woodland Management at the Eneolithic Pile Dwellings (3700–2400 BCE) in the Ljubljansko Barje, Slovenia? Open
It is assumed that people practiced woodland management, i.e., coppicing and pollarding, in prehistory, but details are poorly known. This study aims for a better understanding of woodland exploitation through time in the wetland basin of …
View article: Wood identification in objects of Bambuti people from the Congo in the collection of the Slovene ethnographic museum
Wood identification in objects of Bambuti people from the Congo in the collection of the Slovene ethnographic museum Open
The African collection of the Slovene Ethnographic Museum (SEM) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, holds objects of everyday life from the Bambuti people from the Ituri forest, in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ite…
View article: Na obzorju novega: območje severnega Jadrana ter vzhodnoalpski in balkansko-podonavski prostor v obdobju pozne antike in zgodnjega srednjega veka: posvečeno Rajku Bratožu ob njegovi sedemdesetletnici
Na obzorju novega: območje severnega Jadrana ter vzhodnoalpski in balkansko-podonavski prostor v obdobju pozne antike in zgodnjega srednjega veka: posvečeno Rajku Bratožu ob njegovi sedemdesetletnici Open
Akademik in zaslužni profesor dr. Rajko Bratož, ki mu je posvečena ta knjiga, je prav iskanju novega v raziskovanju davno minulega in vrh tega v tako dinamičnem obdobju spreminjanja, kot sta čas pozne antike in njen prehod v srednji vek, p…
View article: Mednarodna delavnica »Manj znane lesne vrste v dendrokronologiji in kulturni dediščini«
Mednarodna delavnica »Manj znane lesne vrste v dendrokronologiji in kulturni dediščini« Open
View article: Critical steps and troubleshooting in sample preparation for wood and phloem formation: from sampling to microscopic observation
Critical steps and troubleshooting in sample preparation for wood and phloem formation: from sampling to microscopic observation Open
We present a technical note that supplements published procedures on optimal sample preparation for performing wood and phloem formation analyses. Before beginning sampling, it is important to learn about the characteristics of the tree or…
View article: Dendrokronologija in absolutno datiranje kolišč na Ljubljanskem barju
Dendrokronologija in absolutno datiranje kolišč na Ljubljanskem barju Open
Na 16 koliščih na Ljubljanskem barju v Sloveniji je bilo med leti 1995 in 2021 z arheološkimi izkopavanji zbranih več kot 8.800 vzorcev z vodo napojenega arheološkega lesa. Večina vzorcev je bilo odvzetih iz pilotov, zabitih v zemljo, na k…