Stem hydraulic architecture and xylem vulnerability to cavitation for miombo woodlands canopy tree species

Thesis

Africa's miombo woodlands constitute one of the most important dry tropical forests on earth, yet the hydraulic function of these woodlands remains poorly researched. Given the current predictions of increased aridity by the end of this century in the miombo ecoregion, understanding the likely response of miombo woodlands tree species to water stress is crucial in planning adaptation strategies. Predicting the response of miombo woodlands to future climate trends is hampered by a lack of ...

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Authors: Vinya, R

• Publication date: 2010
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: hydraulic conductivity; cavitation; hydraulic architecture; leaf dry matter content; miombo woodlands; xylem transport; specific leaf area
• Subjects: Botanical sciences (see Plant sciences)