Drought affects the complex interactions between Norway spruce, the bark beetle Ips
typographus and associated microorganisms. We investigated the interplay of tree water …

The bark fulfils several essential functions in vascular plants and yields a wealth of raw
materials, but the understanding of bark structure and function strongly lags behind our …

In woody plants, bark is an important protective tissue which can participate in
photosynthesis, manage water loss, and transport assimilates. Studying the bark anatomical …

The properties of bark and xylem contribute to tree growth and survival under drought and
other types of stress conditions. However, little is known about the functional coordination of …

Despite considerable experimental effort, the physiological mechanisms governing
temperate tree species' water and carbon dynamics before the onset of the growing period …

Abstract Key message Whereas Shumard oak seedlings are intolerant of dormant season
flood, Nuttall oak seedlings are tolerant. Flooding more than 1–2 months beyond budbreak …

Abstract Knowledge of the physiological mechanisms underlying species vulnerability to
drought is critical for better understanding patterns of tree mortality. Investigating plant …

Foliar water uptake can recharge water storage tissue and enable greater hydration than
through access to soil water alone; however, few studies have explored the role of the bark …

The periderm plays a crucial role in trees, acting as a barrier protecting internal tissues
against biotic and abiotic stresses, thus having an impact on tree physiology, ecology, and …

Flooding is a frequent event in the development of seedlings in riparian forests and adjacent
areas. Once flooded, seedlings can develop a broad range of morphoanatomical changes …