Legacy effects of premature defoliation in response to an extreme drought event modulate phytochemical profiles with subtle consequences for leaf herbivory in European beech

What are the research data files about: Raw data on various beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaf traits. Beech leaf chemistry (primary and specialized metabolites), leaf damage measurements from various herbivore feeding guilds and crown health assessment

Which methods were used: Field surveys on trees that showed either prematured defoliation due to drought-stress or showed not pre-mature defoliation. .

When and where was the data collected/analyzed: Field data was collected in 2019, 2020 Data was analyzed in 2021-2023