Water stress-induced xylem hydraulic failure is a causal factor of tree mortality in beech and popla...
Water stress-induced xylem hydraulic failure is a causal factor of tree mortality in beech and poplar
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England: Oxford University Press
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English
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England: Oxford University Press
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Background and AimsExtreme water stress episodes induce tree mortality, but the physiological mechanisms causing tree death are still poorly understood. This study tests the hypothesis that a potted tree's ability to survive extreme monotonic water stress is determined by the cavitation resistance of its xylem tissue.MethodsTwo species were selecte...
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Water stress-induced xylem hydraulic failure is a causal factor of tree mortality in beech and poplar
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3806533
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3806533
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0305-7364
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1095-8290
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10.1093/aob/mct204
