Biomechanics and hydraulics of Opuntia ficus-indica roots exposed to extreme drought
I. F. Cuneo, C. Barrientos-Sanhueza, V. Hormazabal-Pavat, D. Cargnino-Cisternas
This study examines how Opuntia ficus-indica roots respond biomechanically and hydraulically to extreme drought, revealing changes in elasticity, hydraulic resistance, and structural adaptations.
bioRxiv · May 1, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology