Diversity of predominant endophytic bacteria in European deciduous and coniferous trees

2008 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hironari Izumi ◽  
Ian C. Anderson ◽  
Ken Killham ◽  
Edward R.B. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Bacterial Communities ◽  
Endophytic Bacteria ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Acinetobacter Calcoaceticus ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Cultivable Bacteria ◽  
Host Trees ◽  
Leaf Tissues ◽  
Respective Host

The diversity of endophytic bacteria residing in root, stem, and leaf tissues was examined in coniferous and deciduous tree species, Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.), silver birch ( Betula pendula Roth), and rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia L.). Using cultivation-dependent and -independent analyses, the bacterial communities were observed to be significantly different in the belowground (roots and rhizosphere) and aboveground (leaves and stems) samples of the respective host trees. No significant differences, with respect to the different tree species, were observed in the associated communities. Predominant cultivable endophytes isolated included bacteria closely related to Bacillus subtilis , Bacillus licheniformis , Paenibacillus spp., and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus . Comparisons of the most abundant cultivable bacteria in the rhizosphere and root samples suggested that root endophytic bacteria may be in residence through processes of selection or active colonization rather than by passive diffusion from the rhizosphere.

scholarly journals Broad Leaf Trees as Reservoirs for Phytoseiid Mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 65-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kabíček
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Fagus Sylvatica ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Quercus Robur ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Acer Platanoides ◽  
Phytoseiid Mites ◽  
Salix Caprea ◽  
Broad Leaf

The possibility that broad leaf trees can be reservoirs for phytoseiid mites was investigated by determining their occurrence and species diversity on common deciduous tree species. No phytoseiid mites were found on Betula pendula and Populus tremula. Altogether  280 specimens of phytoseiids belonging to six species (Neoseiulella ace-ri, N. tiliarum, Paraseiulus soleiger, Euseius finlandicus, Phytoseius severus, Typhlodromus rhenanus) were found on Acer platanoides, Fagus sylvatica, Quercus robur and Salix caprea. Ph. severus was the dominant phytoseiid species on S. caprea, while N. aceri was most abundant on A. platanoides. The greatest abundance and species diversity of phytoseiids were found on S. caprea that can thus constitute an excellent reservoir for some phytoseiid mites, particularly Phytoseius spp.  

scholarly journals Blue light advances bud burst in branches of three temperate deciduous tree species under short-day conditions

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig C. Brelsford ◽  
T Matthew Robson
Keyword(s):  
Blue Light ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Quercus Robur ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Alnus Glutinosa ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Bud Burst ◽  
Spring Phenology ◽  
Temperate Deciduous ◽  
Successional Species

AbstractDuring spring, utilising multiple cues allow temperate tree species to coordinate their bud burst and leaf out, at the right moment to capitalise on favourable conditions for photosynthesis. Whilst the effect of blue light (400-500nm) has been shown to increase percentage bud burst of axillary shoots of Rosa sp, the effects of blue light on spring-time bud burst of temperate deciduous tree species has not previously been reported. We tested the hypotheses that blue light would advance spring bud burst in temperate tree species, and that late-successional species would respond more than early-successional species, who’s bud burst is primarily determined by temperature. The bud development of Alnus glutinosa, Betula pendula, and Quercus robur branches, cut from dormant trees, was monitored under two light treatments of equal photosynthetically active radiation (PAR, 400-700 nm) and temperature, either with or without blue light, under controlled environmental conditions. In the presence of blue light, the mean time required to reach 50% bud burst was reduced by 3.3 days in Betula pendula, 6 days in Alnus glutinosa, and 6.3 days in Quercus robur. This result highlights the potential of the blue region of the solar spectrum to be used as an extra cue that could help plants to regulate their spring phenology, alongside photoperiod and temperature. Understanding how plants combine photoreceptor-mediated cues with other environmental cues such as temperature to control phenology is essential if we are to accurately predict how tree species might respond to climate change.Key MessageAn LED spectrum containing blue light advanced bud burst in branches of Betula pendula, Alnus glutinosa and Quercus robur compared with a spectrum without blue light in a controlled environment.

Changes of Starch Content in the Storage Tissues of Deciduous Trees During Winter and Spring

IAWA Journal ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam. Essiamah ◽  
Walter Eschrich
Keyword(s):  
Fagus Sylvatica ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Quercus Robur ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Alnus Glutinosa ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Deciduous Trees ◽  
Acer Pseudoplatanus ◽  
Bud Break

Starch transformation in relation to spring sap production has been investigated in six North European deciduous tree species from fall till the beginning of bud break in spring. The species examined were: Acer pseudoplatanus L., Betula pendula Roth, Alnus glutinosa Gärtn., Fagus sylvatica L., Quercus robur L., and Fraxinus excelsior L.

scholarly journals Flowering phenology of selected wind pollinated allergenic deciduous tree species

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 309-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Kluza-Wieloch ◽  
Joanna Szewczak
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Flowering Phenology ◽  
Corylus Avellana ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Allergic Reactions ◽  
Flowering Process ◽  
Phenological Phases

Systematic phenological observations have been carried out in the Dendrological Garden of August Cieszkowski Agricultural University, Park Sołacki, Lasek Golęciński, Przybyszewskiego Street, for two years (2003, 2004). The selected species of deciduous trees, as <i>Betula pendula</i>, <i>Corylus avellana</i>, <i>Platanus</i> x <i>hispanica</i>. There was interdependence between the course of flowering process and weather conditions. Long and frosty winter at the turn of 2002/2003 and subzero mean temperatures in the first quarter of 2003 delayed vegetation. Rapid coming of early spring in the year 2004 accelerate the development of generative organs. Each year spring ground frost during flowering did not inhibit this process. All the investigated tree species are anemophilous and produce large amounts of allergenic pollen grain. They cause allergic reactions throughout the whole period of pollen discharge. Male inflorescences in Corylus avellana, blooming very early, are one of the first plants causing allergic reactions. <i>Betula pendula</i> is the next to bloom, followed by <i>Platanus</i> x <i>hispanica</i>. Observations of phenological phases may provide useful information forecasting the beginning of the period of increased pollen concentration in air.

Purification of plasma membranes from leaves of conifer and deciduous tree species by phase partitioning and free-flow electrophoresis

1995 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Toll ◽  
Federico J. Castillo ◽  
Pierre Crespi ◽  
Michele Crevecoeur ◽  
Hubert Greppin
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Plasma Membranes ◽  
Free Flow ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Phase Partitioning

Differences between height- and light-dependent changes in shoot traits in five deciduous tree species

Oecologia ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 174 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriyuki Osada ◽  
Yoshihiko Okabe ◽  
Daisuke Hayashi ◽  
Tomonori Katsuyama ◽  
Naoko Tokuchi
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Deciduous Tree

How anatomical and morphological characteristics affect the flexural properties of two angiosperm species at the sapling stage

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 5843-5858
Author(s):  
Seray Özden Keleş
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Ring Width ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Deciduous Tree ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Functional Stability ◽  
Growth Stability ◽  
Fagus Orientalis Lipsky ◽  
Angiosperm Species ◽  
Common Oak

The sapling stage is an important phase due to maintaining plant growth, stability, and survival over the life cycle of trees. However, there are limited investigations in the literature related to both growth and stability of different tree species. This study thus investigated how different tree species at the sapling stage showed different anatomical, morphological, and flexural traits despite being of similar age and growing under the same environmental conditions. The variation of sapling properties was determined in two deciduous tree species: common oak (Quercus robur L.) and Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky). The results of anatomical and morphological measurements showed that the highest average values of ray length, ray width, pith radius, pith%, bark%, and node numbers were obtained in oak saplings, whereas average ring width, number of rays, and wood% were found to be higher in beech saplings. Oak also exhibited better functional stability in its saplings. The flexural properties were almost 60% greater in oak stems than beech stems. The variations in flexural properties were explained by the morphological and anatomical traits since stability was positively correlated with pith radius, pith%, and bark% and negatively correlated with the number of rays and wood%.

Differential impact of liana colonization on the leaf functional traits of co-occurring deciduous and evergreen trees

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
vivek pandi ◽  
Kanda Naveen Babu
Keyword(s):  
Functional Traits ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
Deciduous Species ◽  
Evergreen Species ◽  
Leaf Functional Traits ◽  
Leaf Trait ◽  
Host Trees ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract The present study was carried out to analyse the leaf functional traits of co-occurring evergreen and deciduous tree species in a tropical dry scrub forest. This study also intended to check whether the species with contrasting leaf habits differ in their leaf trait plasticity, responding to the canopy-infestation by lianas. A total of 12 leaf functional traits were studied for eight tree species with contrasting leaf habits (evergreen and deciduous) and liana-colonization status (Liana+ and Liana−). In the liana-free environment (L−), evergreen trees had significantly higher specific leaf mass (LMA) and leaf dry matter content (LDMC) than the deciduous species. Whereas, the deciduous trees had higher specific leaf area (SLA) and mass-based leaf nitrogen concentration (Nmass). The leaf trait-pair relationship in the present study agreed to the well-established global trait-pair relationships (SLA Vs Nmass, Lth Vs SLA, Nmass Vs Lth, Nmass Vs LDMC, LDMC Vs SLA). There was no significant difference between L+ and L− individuals in any leaf functional traits studied in the deciduous species. However, evergreen species showed marked differences in the total chlorophyll content (Chlt), chlorophyll b (Chlb), SLA, and LMA between L+ and L− individuals of the same species. Deciduous species with the acquisitive strategy can have a competitive advantage over evergreen species in the exposed environment (L−) whereas, evergreen species with shade-tolerant properties were better acclimated to the shaded environments (L+). The result revealed the patterns of convergence and divergence in some of the leaf functional traits between evergreen and deciduous species. The results also showed the differential impact of liana colonization on the host trees with contrasting leaf habits. Therefore, liana colonization can significantly impact the C-fixation strategies of the host trees by altering their light environment. Further, the magnitude of such impact may vary among species of different leaf habits. The increased proliferation of lianas in the tropical forest canopies may pose a severe threat to the whole forest carbon assimilation rates.

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