Research on the Functional Mapping of Rubisco Enzyme Background Introduction Rubisco (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is the most abundant enzyme on Earth, responsible for the carbon dioxide fixation process in photosynthesis. However, Rubisco’s catalytic efficiency is low, and it is prone to side reactions with oxygen, limiting th...

Leveraging a Phased Pangenome for Haplotype Design of Hybrid Potato Academic Background Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important tuber crops globally, providing food for over 1.3 billion people annually across more than 120 countries. However, the tetraploid genome and clonal propagation of potatoes result in slow breeding progres...

Challenges to Mediterranean Fagaceae Ecosystems Affected by Phytophthora cinnamomi and Climate Change Academic Background The Mediterranean Fagaceae ecosystems, including oak trees (Quercus ilex and Quercus suber) and chestnut trees (Castanea sativa), are vital ecological and economic resources in southern Europe. However, in recent years, these ec...

Trade-offs and Trait Integration in Tree Phenotypes Academic Background With the intensification of global climate change and biodiversity loss, the sustainable management of forest ecosystems has become increasingly important. As a key component of forest ecosystems, the trade-offs and integration of tree phenotypic traits (such as growth, reprodu...

Environmental Sensitivity and Impact of Climate Change on Phenology in Temperate Deciduous Forests Academic Background The impact of climate change on global ecosystems is becoming increasingly significant, particularly in the phenological changes of temperate and boreal forests. Phenology, the study of seasonal events in the life cycles of plants,...

Forest Tree Virome as a Source of Tree Diseases and Biological Control Academic Background The health of forest ecosystems is crucial for global ecological balance and economic development. However, the health of forest trees is threatened by various pathogens, including fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, as well as insect and nematode pests. Alt...

Responses of Tropical Tree Seedlings to Nutrient Addition: A Meta-Analysis to Understand Future Changes in Tropical Forest Dynamics Academic Background Tropical forests are critical components of global biodiversity and ecosystem functions. However, due to the impacts of human activities and climate change, tropical forests are facing unprecedented...

Forest Resilience and the Role of Invasive Tree Species under Climate Change Academic Background With the intensification of global climate change, the resilience of forest ecosystems is under severe threat. Climate change has led to a decline in the vitality of major native tree species, weakening the ability of forests to provide ecosystem servic...

Advances in Spatial Forest Planning: Methods, Challenges, and Future Directions Academic Background Forest management planning is a critical tool for ensuring the sustainable use of forest resources. With the increasing global demand for forest products and ecosystem services, traditional forest planning methods are no longer sufficient to meet com...

Artificial Intelligence and Terrestrial LiDAR Point Clouds in Forest Monitoring: Academic Report Academic Background With the increasing importance of global climate change and forest resource management, precision forestry has become a key direction in modern forest management. Precision forestry relies on high-precision forest data collection and...