Variable conductivity and embolism in roots and branches of four contrasting tree species and their impacts on whole-plant hydraulic performance under future atmospheric CO2 concentration

J.-C. Domec; K. Schafer; R. Oren; H. Kim; H. McCarthy

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Variable conductivity and embolism in roots and branches of four contrasting tree species and their impacts on whole-plant hydraulic performance under future atmospheric CO2 concentration

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Authors:

J.-C. Domec, K. Schafer, R. Oren, H. Kim, H. McCarthy

Year:

2010

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Tree Physiology 30:1001-1015

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Abstract

Anatomical and physiological acclimation to water stress of the tree hydraulic system involves trade-offs between maintenance of stomatal conductance and loss of hydraulic conductivity, with short-term impacts on photosynthesis and long-term consequences to survival and growth.

Citation

Domec, J.-C.; Schafer, K.; Oren, R.; Kim, H.; McCarthy, H. 2010. Variable conductivity and embolism in roots and branches of four contrasting tree species and their impacts on whole-plant hydraulic performance under future atmospheric CO2 concentration. Tree Physiology 30:1001-1015.