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Aug 2026
Two Clones, Two Paths: divergent intrinsic xylem traits and hydraulic responses to prolonged drought in poplar.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of droughts, challenging the growth, hydraulic function and survival of woody plants. Poplar is a fast-growing species widely cultivated for biomass and cellulose production, but it is also highly sensitive to water deficit, with substantial v...
N. Tricerri, Rachele Gamba, C. Morabito et al.
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