The ideotype for drought tolerance in bioenergy Populus nigra
H. K. Smith, J. Puertolas, C. Douthe, G. Emiliani, A. Giovannelli, L. S. Rowland, M. Allwright, J. H. Bailey-Bale, P. M. Valdes-Fragoso, E. K. Larsen, G. Alberti, A. Zaldei, A. D. Hirons, F. Alasia, M. Ribas-Carbo, , G. Taylor
This paper identifies drought-tolerant traits in Populus nigra genotypes, highlighting the importance of yield stress index and hydraulic capacity for performance under water deficit.
bioRxiv · Feb 7, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology