Hydraulic failure resulting from drought‐induced embolism in the xylem of plants is a key
determinant of reduced productivity and mortality. Methods to assess this vulnerability are …

Embolism spreading in angiosperm xylem occurs via mesoporous pit membranes between
vessels. Here, we investigate how the size of pore constrictions in pit membranes is related …

Insular woodiness (IW)—the evolutionary transition from herbaceousness toward woodiness
on islands—is one of the most iconic features of island floras. Since pioneering work by …

Drought resistance is essential for plant production under water‐limiting environments.
Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a critical role in stomata but its impact on hydraulic function …

Plant secondary growth, which is the basis of wood formation, includes the production of
secondary xylem, which is derived from meristematic cambium cells embedded in vascular …

This article comments on: Thonglim A, Bortolami G, Delzon S, Larter M, Offringa R,
Keurentjes JJB, Smets E, Balazadeh S, Lens F. 2023. Drought response in Arabidopsis …

Embolism spreading in xylem is an important component of plant drought resistance. Since
embolism resistance has been shown to be mechanistically linked to pit membrane …

The synergy between drought-responsive traits across different organs is crucial in the
whole-plant mechanism influencing drought resilience. These organ interactions, however …

Reproductive success largely defines the fitness of plant species. Understanding how heat
and drought affect plant reproduction is thus key to predicting future plant fitness under rising …

Mangroves are frequently inundated with saline water and have evolved different
anatomical and physiological mechanisms to filter and, in some species, excrete excess salt …