Passive irrigation increases transpiration and reduces heat stress for urban Lophostemon confertus trees in metropolitan Sydney
Davide Siclari, Mark G. Tjoelker, Chathurika Perera, Sebastian Pfautsch, Paul D. Rymer, Renée M. Marchin
This study shows passive irrigation improves water availability and reduces heat stress in urban Lophostemon confertus trees, enhancing their survival during hot, dry periods.
bioRxiv · Sep 5, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology