Convergent tapering of xylem conduits in different woody species

Convergent tapering of xylem conduits in different woody species

A recent theoretical model (the West, Brown and Enquist, WBE model) hypothesized that plants have evolved a network of xylem conduits with a tapered structure (narrower conduits distally) which should minimize the cost of water transport from roots to leaves. Specific measurements are required to te...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 169(2006), 2 vom: 01., Seite 279-90
1. Verfasser: Anfodillo, Tommaso (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Carraro, Vinicio, Carrer, Marco, Fior, Claudio, Rossi, Sergio
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Water 059QF0KO0R