Variation in xylem vessel diameter is one of the most important parameters when evaluating
plant water relations. This review provides a synthesis of the ecophysiological implications …

Freezing stress is one of the most important limiting factors determining the ecological
distribution and production of tree species. Assessment of frost risk is, therefore, critical for …

Abstract Background and Aims Many individual studies have shown that the timing of leaf
senescence in boreal and temperate deciduous forests in the northern hemisphere is …

The tung tree is an important woody oil tree species. Tung oil extracted from the tung fruit
seeds is used in the manufacture of environmentally friendly paint. This study investigated …

Xylem vessel diameters represent an important plant hydraulic trait to ensure sufficient water
supply from the roots to the leaves. The ability to adjust the hydraulic pathway to …

Choosing drought‐tolerant planting stock in reforestation programs may help adapt forests
to climate change. To inform such reforestation strategies, we test lodgepole pine (Pinus …

Apple (Malus domestica) trees often experience various abiotic and biotic stresses.
However, due to the long juvenile period of apple and its high degree of genetic …

We investigated adaptation to climate in populations of two widespread tree species across
a range of contrasting environments in western Canada. In a series of common garden …

Winter physiology of woody plants is a key issue in temperate biomes. Here, we investigated
different frost resistance mechanisms on 1-year-old branches of 11 European tree species …

Freeze-thaw events can affect plant hydraulics by inducing embolism. This study analyzed
the effect of temperature during the freezing process on hydraulic conductivity and ultrasonic …