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Genotypic variability and phenotypic plasticity of cavitation resistance in Fagus sylvatica L. across Europe.
Tree physiology - 1 Nov 2011
Wortemann Rémi, Herbette Stéphane, Barigah Têtè Sévérien, Fumanal Boris, Alia Ricardo, Ducousso Alexis, Gomory Dusan, Roeckel-Drevet Patricia, Cochard Hervé
Abstract excerpt
Xylem cavitation resistance is a key physiological trait correlated with species tolerance to extreme drought stresses. Little is known about the genetic variability and phenotypic plasticity of this trait in natural tree populations. Here we measured the cavitation resistance of 17 Fagus sylvatica populations representative of the full range of the species in Europe. The trees were grown in three field trials...
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