Defoliation constrains xylem and phloem functionality

Hillabrand, RM; Hacke, UG; Lieffers, VJ

Hillabrand, RM (reprint author), Univ Alberta, Dept Renewable Resources, 442 Earth Sci Bldg, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3, Canada.

TREE PHYSIOLOGY, 2019; 39 (7): 1099

Abstract

Insect defoliation contributes to tree mortality under drought conditions. Defoliation-induced alterations to the vascular transport structure may inc......

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