Background:Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;however,whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation,particularly whether it could affect the coexistence of tree...Background:Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;however,whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation,particularly whether it could affect the coexistence of tree species,has rarely been quantified in forest systems.Method:In this study,dual stable isotopes and the Li-6400 portable photosynthesis system were used to determine the water sources of a mixed conifer(Pinus massoniana)and broadleaf(Quercus acutissima)forest and changes in hydraulic characteristics during the dry and wet seasons in a southern hilly region of China.Results:Although the hydraulic characteristics of P.massoniana were lower than those of Q.acutissima,it maintained a stable water source from the deep soil layer and a higher stomatal conductance(Gs),leading to a higher transpiration rate(Tr)during the growing seasons.Q.acutissima mainly absorbed water from deeper soil layers in the dry season and took up from shallow soil layers in the wet season.Its Gs values exhibited sensitivity to precipitation,while it maintained a lower Tr value during the growing seasons.The excessive water-use strategy observed in P.massoniana may confer weak drought-tolerance during higher frequency and more intense extreme precipitation events,whereas Q.acutissima may exhibit better ecological adaption to precipitation changes.Conclusions:The overlap of water niches in mixed forests did not appear to affect the coexistence of tree species.The present study provides insights into reforestation and water management in the southern hilly regions of China.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to study the regression relationship between water index （WI） and fuel moisture content （FMC） of different growth periods of sawtooth oaks leaf.[Method] Taking sawtooth oaks in Huaguo Mount...[Objective] The aim was to study the regression relationship between water index （WI） and fuel moisture content （FMC） of different growth periods of sawtooth oaks leaf.[Method] Taking sawtooth oaks in Huaguo Mountain,Lianyungang City as research object,the sensitivity of WI to leaf FMC was studied at leaf level,and statistical characteristics were analyzed.[Result] The WI of sawtooth oaks leaves was sensitive to the changes of FMC,and the line regression level between them was significant.A fitting curve between leaf FMC and WI was obtained.[Conclusion] The research provides reference for acquisition methods of vegetation water remote sensing within the range of study area.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42377068)Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.BK20231290)Yinshanbeilu Grassland Eco-hydrology National Observation and Research Station(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research,No.YSS2022003)the Qing Lan Project。
文摘Background:Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;however,whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation,particularly whether it could affect the coexistence of tree species,has rarely been quantified in forest systems.Method:In this study,dual stable isotopes and the Li-6400 portable photosynthesis system were used to determine the water sources of a mixed conifer(Pinus massoniana)and broadleaf(Quercus acutissima)forest and changes in hydraulic characteristics during the dry and wet seasons in a southern hilly region of China.Results:Although the hydraulic characteristics of P.massoniana were lower than those of Q.acutissima,it maintained a stable water source from the deep soil layer and a higher stomatal conductance(Gs),leading to a higher transpiration rate(Tr)during the growing seasons.Q.acutissima mainly absorbed water from deeper soil layers in the dry season and took up from shallow soil layers in the wet season.Its Gs values exhibited sensitivity to precipitation,while it maintained a lower Tr value during the growing seasons.The excessive water-use strategy observed in P.massoniana may confer weak drought-tolerance during higher frequency and more intense extreme precipitation events,whereas Q.acutissima may exhibit better ecological adaption to precipitation changes.Conclusions:The overlap of water niches in mixed forests did not appear to affect the coexistence of tree species.The present study provides insights into reforestation and water management in the southern hilly regions of China.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK2009627)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to study the regression relationship between water index （WI） and fuel moisture content （FMC） of different growth periods of sawtooth oaks leaf.[Method] Taking sawtooth oaks in Huaguo Mountain,Lianyungang City as research object,the sensitivity of WI to leaf FMC was studied at leaf level,and statistical characteristics were analyzed.[Result] The WI of sawtooth oaks leaves was sensitive to the changes of FMC,and the line regression level between them was significant.A fitting curve between leaf FMC and WI was obtained.[Conclusion] The research provides reference for acquisition methods of vegetation water remote sensing within the range of study area.
