Roberto Menardi
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A Standardized Morpho-Functional Classification of the Planet’s Humipedons Open
It was time to take stock. We modified the humipedon classification key published in 2018 to make it easier and more practical. This morpho-functional taxonomy of the topsoil (humipedon) was only available in English; we also translated it…
Transient Effects of Snow Cover Duration on Primary Growth and Leaf Traits in a Tundra Shrub Open
With the recent climate warming, tundra ecotones are facing a progressive acceleration of spring snowpack melting and extension of the growing season, with evident consequences to vegetation. Along with summer temperature, winter precipita…
Calibration of Granier-Type (TDP) Sap Flow Probes by a High Precision Electronic Potometer Open
Thermal dissipation probe (TDP) method (Granier, 1985) is widely used to estimate tree transpiration (i.e., the water evaporated from the leaves) because it is simple to build, easy to install, and relatively inexpensive. However, the univ…
To Governor Luca Zaia, Veneto Region (Italy). Forest biodiversity, soil functions and human behaviour, a case study: the October 29, 2018 catastrophe in North-East Italian Alps Open
A strong wind severely damaged the forests of 473 Italian Alpine municipalities at the end of October 2018. The affected forest area covers 42,500 ha. The president of one of the damaged regions asked for help from the TESAF department of …