Stomatal sensitivity to VPD across 38 tree species reflects past drought responses but is little explained by stomatal and leaf economic traits
Lena Sachsenmaier, Ronny Richter, Camilla Ahner, Lena Kretz, Anja Kahl, David Schellenberger Costa, Florian Schnabel, Ingmar R. Staude, Manon E. B. Sabot, Christian Wirth
The paper quantifies stomatal responses to vapour pressure deficit in 38 tree species and finds that these responses vary widely and are not strongly linked to common leaf traits.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2026 · PreprintEcology