Convergent tapering of xylem conduits in different woody species
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Tapering of xylem conduits and hydraulic limitations in sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) trees.
Vertical conduit tapering is proposed as an effective mechanism to almost eliminate the increase in hydraulic resistance with increased height. Despite this potential role, very little is known about its changes during ontogeny. Here, conduit tapering and stem morphology of young/small and old/tall individuals of Acer pseudoplatanus in the field, as well as 3-yr-old grafted trees from both age ...
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عنوان ژورنال: New Phytologist
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0028-646X,1469-8137
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2005.01587.x