Xylem traits of peatland Scots pines reveal a complex climatic signal: A study in the Eastern Italian Alps
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dendro.2021.125824
Abstract: Abstract Long-term climate reconstructions are frequently based on tree-ring high-resolution proxies extracted from subfossil peatland trees. Peatlands are peculiar ecosystems characterized by high moisture in the upper soil part which creates a harsh living environment… read more here.
Keywords: xylem traits; signal; xylem; study ... See more keywords
Root xylem characteristics and hydraulic strategies of species co-occurring in semi-arid Australia
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DOI: 10.1163/22941932-20170188
Abstract: Xylem traits such as xylem vessel size can influence the efficiency and safety of water transport and thus plant growth and survival. Root xylem traits are much less frequently examined than those of branches despite… read more here.
Keywords: xylem traits; semi arid; vessel; root xylem ... See more keywords