Field methods to study the spatial root density distribution of individual plants
Background The ecological study of root systems lags behind the understanding of the
aboveground components of plant communities, mainly due to methodological challenges …
aboveground components of plant communities, mainly due to methodological challenges …
Plant water uptake modelling: added value of cross‐disciplinary approaches
In recent years, research interest in plant water uptake strategies has rapidly increased in
many disciplines, such as hydrology, plant ecology and ecophysiology. Quantitative …
many disciplines, such as hydrology, plant ecology and ecophysiology. Quantitative …
[HTML][HTML] Temporal dynamics of tree xylem water isotopes: in situ monitoring and modeling
We developed a setup for a fully automated, high-frequency in situ monitoring system of the
stable water isotope deuterium and 18 O in soil water and tree xylem. The setup was tested …
stable water isotope deuterium and 18 O in soil water and tree xylem. The setup was tested …
[HTML][HTML] On uncertainties in plant water isotopic composition following extraction by cryogenic vacuum distillation
Recent studies have challenged the interpretation of plant water isotopes obtained through
cryogenic vacuum distillation (CVD) based on observations of a large 2 H fractionation …
cryogenic vacuum distillation (CVD) based on observations of a large 2 H fractionation …
Challenges in studying water fluxes within the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum: A tracer-based perspective on pathways to progress
Tracing and quantifying water fluxes in the hydrological cycle is crucial for understanding the
current state of ecohydrological systems and their vulnerability to environmental change …
current state of ecohydrological systems and their vulnerability to environmental change …
Causes and factors of cryogenic extraction biases on isotopes of xylem water
M Wen, D He, M Li, R Ren, J **… - Water Resources …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Cryogenic vacuum extraction (CVE) has been considered as the standard technique for the
analysis of plant water stable isotopes in ecohydrological research. Recent studies reported …
analysis of plant water stable isotopes in ecohydrological research. Recent studies reported …
[HTML][HTML] Deep roots mitigate drought impacts on tropical trees despite limited quantitative contribution to transpiration
Deep rooting is considered a central drought-mitigation trait with vast impact on ecosystem
water cycling. Despite its importance, little is known about the overall quantitative water use …
water cycling. Despite its importance, little is known about the overall quantitative water use …
Inter-comparison of extraction methods for plant water isotope analysis and its indicative significance
Recent studies have shown that the widely used water extraction method, cryogenic vacuum
extraction (CVE), may be biased toward plant water isotope analysis, and the long-standing …
extraction (CVE), may be biased toward plant water isotope analysis, and the long-standing …
Continuous in situ measurements of water stable isotopes in soils, tree trunk and root xylem: Field approval
K Kühnhammer, A Dahlmann, A Iraheta… - Rapid …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Rationale New methods to measure stable isotopes of soil and tree water directly in the field
enable us to increase the temporal resolution of obtained data and advance our knowledge …
enable us to increase the temporal resolution of obtained data and advance our knowledge …
Tracing plant source water dynamics during drought by continuous transpiration measurements: An in‐situ stable isotope approach
A Kübert, M Dubbert, I Bamberger… - Plant, Cell & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The isotopic composition of xylem water (δX) is of considerable interest for plant source
water studies. In‐situ monitored isotopic composition of transpired water (δT) could provide …
water studies. In‐situ monitored isotopic composition of transpired water (δT) could provide …