Browsing FAS Theses and Dissertations by Keyword "xylem"
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The Plant Vascular System: Structure, Function, and Responses to Environmental Stress
(2013-09-27)Environmental stressors such as nutrient deficiency and insect infestation can significantly impact tree health. Despite much research on the ecological effect on forests in the northeastern United States due to calcium ... -
Water transport, embolism recovery and water storage in trees
(2014-02-25)The ability to maintain hydraulic continuity in the xylem is essential to supply leaves with the water that must be exchanged for carbon dioxide. The metastable nature of xylem sap causes this system to be inherently ...