The relative area of vessels in xylem correlates with stem embolism resistance within and between genera.
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DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpac110
Abstract: The resistance of xylem conduits to embolism is a major factor defining drought tolerance and can set the distributional limits of species across rainfall gradients. Recent work suggests that the proximity of vessels to neighbors… read more here.
Keywords: xylem correlates; embolism; resistance; embolism resistance ... See more keywords