Hydraulic traits influence the ability of plant species to grow and survive in water-limited environments. Bourne et al. compare hydraulic, anatomical, stomatal and leaf tissue water relations traits in six Eucalyptus...
Johnson et al. measure xylem embolism resistance and connectivity in roots of two co-occurring tree species in a semi-arid habitat, Quercus fusiformis and Sideroxylon lanuginosum.
Formation and repair of xylem embolism are of great importance for plant water relations, but are not easy to monitor. Tötzke et al. examine intact and cut stems of the lianas Adenia lobata, Aristolochia macrophylla and...