The Possible Role of Non-Structural Carbohydrates in the Regulation of Tree Hydraulics
The xylem is a complex system that includes a network of dead conduits ensuring long-distance water transport in plants. Under ongoing climate changes, xylem embolism is a major and recurrent cause of drought-induced tree mortality. Non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) play key roles in plant response...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/1/144 |