Lianas in tropical dry forests have higher embolism resistance but similar hydraulic efficiency than lianas in rainforests
C. S. Gerolamo, L. Pereira, F. R. C. Costa, S. Jansen, V. Angyalossy, A. Nogueira
This study compares hydraulic traits of lianas in seasonal dry forests and rainforests, finding higher embolism resistance but similar efficiency in seasonal forest lianas.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology