This study combines existing hydraulic principles with recently developed methods for
probing leaf hydraulic function to determine whether xylem physiology can explain the …

Efficient conduction of water inside leaves is essential for leaf function, yet the hydraulic‐
mediated impact of drought on gas exchange remains poorly understood. Here we examine …

Drought can cause major damage to plant communities, but species damage thresholds and
postdrought recovery of forest productivity are not yet predictable. We used an El Niño …

In woody plants, photosynthetic capacity is closely linked to rates at which the plant
hydraulic system can supply water to the leaf surface. Drought‐induced embolism can cause …

Leaf hydraulic conductance (K leaf) is a major determinant of photosynthetic rate in well-
watered and drought-stressed plants. Previous work assessed the decline of K leaf with …

The ability to resist hydraulic dysfunction in leaves, stems, and roots strongly influences
whether plants survive and recover from drought. However, the coordination of hydraulic …

The response of plants to drought has received significant attention, but far less attention
has been given to the dynamic response of plants during recovery from drought …

Plant responses to drought and heat stress have been extensively studied, whereas post-
stress recovery, which is fundamental to understanding stress resilience, has received much …

Establishing physiological thresholds to drought-induced mortality in a range of plant
species is crucial in understanding how plants respond to severe drought. Here, five …

Climate change increases the occurrence of prolonged drought periods with large
implications for forest functioning. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of the most abundant …