Distribution of pines in the Iberian Peninsula agrees with species differences in foliage frost tolerance, not with vulnerability to freezing-induced xylem embolism
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DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpx171
Abstract: Drought and frosts are major determinants of plant functioning and distribution. Both stresses can cause xylem embolism and foliage damage. The objective of this study was to analyse if the distribution of six common pine… read more here.
Keywords: frost tolerance; distribution; xylem embolism;