Trees' internal water pipes predict which species survive drought
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 20:10
in Biology & Nature
Tree species that can withstand stress to the water-transport system that carries water from the roots to the crown are less susceptible to drought and massive die-off. The findings could help forestry experts, especially in the American West, create early-warning systems and take precautionary steps to reduce a forest's vulnerability to drought.