Environmental constraints on the structure and productivity of pine forest ecosystems: a comparative analysis

Abstract

This issue contains 13 contributions: contrasting patterns in pine forest ecosystems; crown structure, light interception and productivity of pine trees and stands; photosynthesis and carbon gain by pines; dark respiration of pines; environmental influences on the phenology of pine; growth and function of pine roots; environmental influences on carbon allocation of pines; factors influencing the amount and distribution of leaf area of pine stands; production and carbon allocation patterns of pine forests; foliage and fine root longevity of pines; evaluating potential response mechanisms of a forest stand to fertilization and night temperature, a case study using Pinus elliottii; modelling the soil carbon cycle of pine ecosystems; and climatic factors controlling productivity of pine stands, a model-based analysis. -S.R.Harris