M. T. Tyree

Stem embolism vulnerability curve depends on methods used: is there a fifth mechanism of cavitation?

This paper investigates how different methods for measuring stem embolism vulnerability affect results, finding that nano-particles may induce early cavitation and that the origin of these particles might be from living cells near vessels.

A quadratic analytical solution of root pressure generation provides insights about bamboo and other species

The paper derives an analytical solution for root pressure and applies it to a 7-meter bamboo shoot's hydraulic architecture.

A Unit Pipe Pneumatic model to simulate gas kinetics during measurements of embolism in excised angiosperm xylem

The paper develops a Unit Pipe Pneumatic model to simulate gas diffusion kinetics in xylem embolism measurements and finds it overestimates embolism resistance by 2-17%.