Martyna M. Kotowska

Beyond air-seeding: Dynamic, multiphase interactionsreveal a two-step mechanism of embolism propagation inangiosperm xylem

This paper identifies a two-step mechanism of embolism propagation in angiosperm xylem, involving bubble generation and embolism formation as distinct processes.

Beyond species means - the intraspecific contribution to global wood density variation

Across 109,626 wood density records from 16,829 plant species (GWDD v.2), intraspecific variation explains 15% of global variance, tracks interspecific environmental gradients at 20-30% magnitude, and limits single-plant predictability.

A global map of wood density

The paper creates a high-resolution global map of wood density using species and vegetation data, showing improved accuracy and a wider density range than previous estimates.

Unique belowground ecological strategies of subtropical and tropical plant species expand the root trait space

The paper assesses root trait diversity in subtropical and tropical species, finding they contribute significantly to global root functional space and show niche-driven trait variation in subtropical but not tropical species.