It’s pretty plain that sooner or later, a tree without water will die. What’s not so clear is exactly what happens inside a thirsty tree while it’s still alive. In particular, what happens within the ...

• Xylem anatomy and function have large implications for plant growth as well as survival during drought, but the impact of nutrient limitation on xylem is not fully understood. This study examines ...

Consistent with a ubiquitous life history trade-off, trees exhibit a negative relationship between growth and longevity both among and within species. However, the mechanistic basis of this life ...

Rev. ed. of: Xylem structure and the ascent of sap / by M.H. Zimmermann. 1983. https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=liball&source=~!silibraries&uri ...

The xylem of the plant stem performs several important functions. Elucidating the coordination or trade-offs between xylem functions is critical for understanding plant ecological strategy and ...