T. Ameglio

Using fibre-optic sensing for non-invasive, continuous dendrometry of mature tree trunks

This study introduces a fibre-optic sensing dendrometer for continuous, non-invasive trunk circumference measurement in trees, validated against conventional methods and showing consistent time lag variations with meteorological conditions.

On the mechanism for winter stem pressure build-up in walnut trees

The paper explains winter stem pressure build-up in walnut trees through a physical model showing sugar concentration imbalances drive vessel pressurization.

Freeze dehydration vs. supercooling in tree stems: physical and physiological modelling

The paper develops a multiphysics model to study cell dehydration and supercooling in tree stems during freezing and thawing, showing how these mechanisms protect against intracellular freezing.

Drought-induced mortality: stem diameter variation reveals a point of no return in lavender species

The paper shows that lavender plants die when their stem's water storage capacity is fully depleted, identified by a maximum percentage loss of diameter (PLDmax) under extreme drought.