Hydraulic failure resulting from drought‐induced embolism in the xylem of plants is a key
determinant of reduced productivity and mortality. Methods to assess this vulnerability are …

Severe droughts have caused widespread tree mortality across many forest biomes with
profound effects on the function of ecosystems and carbon balance. Climate change is …

Although xylem embolism is a key process during drought‐induced tree mortality, its
relationship to wood anatomy remains debated. While the functional link between bordered …

Stomata play a significant role in the Earth's water and carbon cycles, by regulating gaseous
exchanges between the plant and the atmosphere. Under drought conditions, stomatal …

In this review, we address the relationship between stomatal behaviour, water potential
regulation and hydraulic transport in plants, focusing on the implications for the …

The increased frequency of climate extremes in recent years has profoundly affected
terrestrial ecosystem functions and the welfare of human society. The carbon cycle is a key …

The physiological challenges posed by climate change for seasonal, perennial plants
include increased risk of heat waves, postbudbreak freezing ('false springs'), and droughts …

The long‐standing hypothesis that the isotopic composition of plant stem water reflects that
of source water is being challenged by studies reporting bulk water from woody stems with …

We describe a toolkit to fit hydraulic vulnerability curves, such as the percent loss of xylem
hydraulic conductivity ('PLC curves') as a function of the water potential. The toolkit is …

Drought-induced tree mortality alters forest structure and function, yet our ability to predict
when and how different species die during drought remains limited. Here, we explore how …