Is distribution of hydraulic constraints within tree crowns reflected in photosynthetic water-use efficiency? An example of Betula pendula

Ecological Research

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 173-183

  Sellin, Arne ^a   Eensalu, Eve ^a   Niglas, Aigar ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TARTU   (Estonia)

Author keywords

Betula pendula; Hydraulic constraints; Stomatal conductance; Stomatal size; Water use efficiency

Indexed keywords

CANOPY ARCHITECTURE; DICOTYLEDON; FOLIAGE; GAS EXCHANGE; HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; IRRADIANCE; LIGHT AVAILABILITY; PHOTOSYNTHESIS; SPATIAL VARIATION; STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE; WATER AVAILABILITY; WATER USE EFFICIENCY;

BETULA PENDULA;

EID: 77951090753     PISSN: 09123814     EISSN: 14401703     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11284-009-0641-2     Document Type: Article

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