Irrigation-driven modulation of growth and stress resilience in cork oak (Quercus suber L.) seedlings in nursery environments
Cork oak (Quercus suber L.) is a keystone species of Mediterranean forestry, increasingly threatened by prolonged droughts and anthropogenic pressures. Improving nursery seedling quality is therefore essential for successful reforestation. This study evaluates the effects of three irrigation regimes (i) daily manual wa...