The coordination between xylem and bark hydraulics in temperate Rosaceae species
Radek Jupa, Terezie Patkova, Jan Binter, Jiri Dolezal, Michael Peter Nobis, Stefan Mayr, Vít Gloser
This study examines how xylem and bark hydraulics coordinate in temperate Rosaceae species, finding that bark permeability and xylem efficiency are linked to climate factors and drought resistance.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology