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Comprehensive review examines non-structural carbohydrates' impact on tree health and carbon management in forestry, highlighting environmental resilience.
Non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) in trees, comprising soluble sugars, starch, and other labile compounds, are integral to tree physiology, resilience against environmental stressors, and the dynamics of ecosystem carbon. This review consolidates existing knowledge on the definition, forms, and functions of NSCs, examines their historical significance in forest management, and evaluates the impact of contemporary forestry practices on NSC storage. It understands the spatial and temporal dynamics of NSCs, including variability among forest types, topographic influences, and seasonal patterns, and underscores the use of remote sensing and GIS technologies in mapping carbon distribution. Additionally, the review assesses long-term trends in carbon allocation influenced by climate change and phenological variations, and proposes future strategies for incorporating carbon management into sustainable forestry. It also identifies key knowledge gaps, such as uncertainties in NSC turnover rates and the interactive effects of multiple stressors, to inform future research endeavors. This review underscores the significance of NSCs in sustaining forest health and augmenting carbon sequestration within the context of a changing global environment by integrating physiological insights with practical management strategies.
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