Wood anatomy and growth patterns are pivotal components in ecological narratives, providing historical insights into plant life and environmental adaptations. They give us insights into the history of plants and how they adapt to their environment, which may involve looking at the detailed patterns within tree rings and considering factors affecting tree growth. Studying these processes helps scientists decipher how ecosystems work, guiding conservation efforts, and improving how natural resources are managed. This Research Topic builds upon these established foundations, seeking to deepen our understanding of the ecological relevance of wood anatomy and the nuanced growth patterns of woody plants.
The emphasis of this series is on the dynamics of change and evolution of the latest progress made, as well as on the evolving methods and responses in research across the field of wood anatomy and growth. We hope to advance the ecological understanding and showcase how trees respond to environmental shifts, explore innovative methodologies fostering progress in dendrochronology and wood anatomy analysis, and feature conservation strategies related to the broader biodiversity of ecosystems.
We welcome submissions that explore novel aspects of plant anatomy, growth dynamics, and the ecological implications of woody plant adaptations. Topics may include but are not limited to:
• ecological significances of wood anatomy
• impact of climate variability on the growth patterns of woody plants
• advancements and new methods in the precision and scope of tree-ring records
• the role of wood anatomy in understanding the ecological requirements of endangered species and its applications in conservation planning
• urban ecology and its influence on tree growth
• genetic factors and their effect on shape tree architecture, resilience, and adaptability
Keywords:
wood anatomy, dendrochronology, tree rings, urban ecology, species adaptation, decomposition
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Wood anatomy and growth patterns are pivotal components in ecological narratives, providing historical insights into plant life and environmental adaptations. They give us insights into the history of plants and how they adapt to their environment, which may involve looking at the detailed patterns within tree rings and considering factors affecting tree growth. Studying these processes helps scientists decipher how ecosystems work, guiding conservation efforts, and improving how natural resources are managed. This Research Topic builds upon these established foundations, seeking to deepen our understanding of the ecological relevance of wood anatomy and the nuanced growth patterns of woody plants.
The emphasis of this series is on the dynamics of change and evolution of the latest progress made, as well as on the evolving methods and responses in research across the field of wood anatomy and growth. We hope to advance the ecological understanding and showcase how trees respond to environmental shifts, explore innovative methodologies fostering progress in dendrochronology and wood anatomy analysis, and feature conservation strategies related to the broader biodiversity of ecosystems.
We welcome submissions that explore novel aspects of plant anatomy, growth dynamics, and the ecological implications of woody plant adaptations. Topics may include but are not limited to:
• ecological significances of wood anatomy
• impact of climate variability on the growth patterns of woody plants
• advancements and new methods in the precision and scope of tree-ring records
• the role of wood anatomy in understanding the ecological requirements of endangered species and its applications in conservation planning
• urban ecology and its influence on tree growth
• genetic factors and their effect on shape tree architecture, resilience, and adaptability
Keywords:
wood anatomy, dendrochronology, tree rings, urban ecology, species adaptation, decomposition
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.