Drought and waterlogging seriously affect the growth of plants and are considered severe
constraints on agricultural and forestry productivity; their frequency and degree have …

Photosynthesis is currently a focus for crop improvement. The majority of this work has taken
place and been assessed in leaves, and limited consideration has been given to the …

The frequency and severity of drought are expected to increase due to climate change;
therefore, selection of tree species for afforestation should consider drought resistance of the …

Impaired carbon metabolism and reproductive development constrain crop productivity
during heat stress. Reproductive development is energy intensive, and its requirement for …

Key message A novel, stably expressed, and plant height-independent QTL for spike
extension length on 5AS was identified and validated in different populations using a newly …

Even after complete stomatal closure, plants lose water through the leaf cuticles and bark.
This residual water conductance of leaves (g leaf‐res) and stems (g bark) can negatively …

Stem xylem‐specific hydraulic conductivity (KS) represents the potential for plant water
transport normalized by xylem cross section, length, and driving force. Variation in KS has …

Approximately 40% of a plant's dry mass consists of carbon, fixed in photosynthesis. This
process is vital for growth and survival of virtually all plants during the major part of their …

Asexual reproduction plays a fundamental role in the structure, dynamics and persistence of
perennial grasslands. Thus, assessing how asexual reproductive traits of plant communities …

Photosynthesis in woody tissues (Pwt) is less sensitive to water shortage than in leaves,
hence, Pwt might be a crucial carbon source to alleviate drought stress. To evaluate the …