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An appreciation of apex‐to‐base variation in xylem traits will lead to more precise understanding of xylem phenotypic plasticity

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Xylem air embolism is the primary cause of drought-related tree mortality. Phenotypic plasticity of xylem traits is key for species acclimation to environmental variability and evolution. It is widely believed that plants increase xylem embolism resistance in response to drought. However, I argue that this hypothesis, based on extensive literature, relies on sampling methods that overlook predictable anatomical patterns, potentially biasing our understanding of acclimation and adaptation strategies.

Source: New Phytologist

DOI: 10.1111/nph.20109

Author: Giai Petit

Institution: University of Padua

Language: English

Topic: Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,790

Funder: Università degli Studi di Padova