Warming forces Japanese pine trees to shift spring growth timing

Researchers found that seasonal warming alters when Japanese pine seedlings unfold new needles and produce secondary shoots, disrupting their established growth cycles. The findings suggest climate change may undermine forest productivity and resilience in regions dependent on pine plantations for timber and ecosystem services.

Originaltitel: Seasonal warming alters spring needle unfolding and lammas shoot development in Pinus densiflora S. & Z. seedlings