Xylem recovery from drought-induced embolism: Where is the hydraulic point of no return?

Frederick Meinzer; Katherine A. McCulloh

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Xylem recovery from drought-induced embolism: Where is the hydraulic point of no return?

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Frederick Meinzer, Katherine A. McCulloh

Year:

2013

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Tree Physiology. 33: 331-334

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Abstract

The hydraulic resilience of a species is determined by multiple physiological and structural traits. Understanding how these traits are integrated at the organismal level to yield adequate hydraulic fitness in a given environment would be a fertile area for future research. This type of information is essential for realistic predictions of species hydraulic limits under current and future climate change scenarios.

Keywords

drought, tree hydraulic architecture

Citation

Meinzer, Frederick C.; McCulloh, Katherine A. 2013. Xylem recovery from drought-induced embolism: Where is the hydraulic point of no return? Tree Physiology. 33: 331-334.