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Patterns in hydraulic architecture and their implications for transport efficiency

Katherine A McCulloh1, John S Sperry

  • 1Department of Biology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, USA. mcculloh@biology.utah.edu

Tree Physiology
|January 6, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Plant hydraulic architecture patterns optimize transport efficiency. Branching patterns and conduit traits, like leaf specific conductivity, influence water transport, balancing efficiency with mechanical stability in trees and vines.

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