Tree-level stomatal regulation is more closely related to xylem hydraulic traits than to leaf photosynthetic traits across diverse tree species
Yanting Hu, Zhihui Sun, Yelin Zeng, Shuai Ouyang, Liang Chen, Pifeng Lei, Xiangwen Deng, Zhonghui Zhao, Xi Fang, Wenhua Xiang
Topics & Concepts
XylemBiologyStomatal conductancePhotosynthesisTranspirationBotanyHydraulic conductivityVapour Pressure DeficitDrought tolerancePhotosynthetic capacityWater transportEcologyEnvironmental scienceWater flowSoil waterEnvironmental engineeringPlant Water Relations and Carbon DynamicsTree-ring climate responsesPlant responses to water stress