Hydraulic adjustments of Scots pine colonizing a harsh environment on volcano slopes
T. S. Barigah, F. Dos Santos Farnese, P. E. De Menezes Silva, P. Humbert, M. Ennajeh, J. Ngao, E. Badel, H. Cochard, S. Herbette
This study examines hydraulic and leaf trait adjustments in Scots pine trees on volcano slopes under drought conditions, finding that slope trees prioritize hydraulic safety over growth.
bioRxiv · Feb 22, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology