Biophysical Properties of Inner Bark and Sapwood in Tree Species From Forests With Contrasting Precipitation in Subtropical South America
Stem capacitance and water storage are known to play an important role in the water economy of trees by acting as an intermediate water source for transpiring leaves. The bark, in addition to be involved in protection and mechanical support of the trees, can also serve as a water reservoir. We exami...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022
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