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  • Plant physiology
  • Climate change biology
  • Forest ecology

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  • Climate change increases drought frequency and severity, impacting plant growth and survival.
  • Xylem embolism, or air bubble formation, is a primary cause of hydraulic failure in plants under drought stress.
  • Vulnerability curves (VCs) are essential for quantifying xylem embolism and predicting plant responses to water deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically compare seven distinct methods for constructing xylem vulnerability curves (VCs).
  • To elucidate the principles, achievements, and controversies associated with each VC measurement technique.
  • To guide the selection of appropriate methods for future research on plant drought tolerance.

Main Methods:

  • Bench dehydration
  • Centrifugation
  • Air injection
  • Acoustic measurements
  • Synchrotron and X-ray microtomography (Micro-CT)
  • Optical visualization
  • Pneumatron method

Main Results:

  • Significant inconsistencies exist among the results obtained from different VC construction methods.
  • Each method possesses unique advantages and limitations influencing the accuracy and applicability of VC data.
  • Current research presents varied achievements and ongoing debates regarding the practical application of these techniques.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of VC method principles is vital for accurate interpretation of plant drought stress literature.
  • Informed selection of VC measurement techniques is critical for reliable modeling of plant water-deficit responses.
  • Future research should focus on refining existing methods and developing standardized protocols for xylem embolism vulnerability assessment.