The current trend towards linking stomata regulation to plant hydraulics emphasizes the role
of xylem vulnerability. Using a soil–plant hydraulic model, we show that xylem vulnerability …

Soil drying is a limiting factor for crop production worldwide. Yet, it is not clear how soil
drying impacts water uptake across different soils, species, and root phenotypes. Here we …

Water and salt stress often occur simultaneously in heavily irrigated arid agricultural areas,
yet they are usually studied in isolation. To understand the physiological bases of water use …

Aim A growing number of studies show a discrepancy between the isotopic composition of
xylem water and plant water sources. We tested the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi …

Understanding the complex relationships between plants, their microbiomes, and
environmental changes is crucial for improving growth and survival, especially for long-lived …

Frequent and intense drought episodes impact agricultural productivity by challenging plant
water status. The maintenance of hydraulic conductivity plays a key role in deciphering …

Reduced irrigation in combination with biochar application can improve stomatal anatomy,
water relations and intrinsic water use efficiency (WUE i), thus having a positive effect on the …

Aluminum (Al)-induced decrease in leaf hydration has been associated with low gas
exchange, especially stomatal conductance (gs). However, the mechanisms explaining …

The stable isotopes of hydrogen and oxygen (δ2H and δ18O, respectively) have been
widely used to investigate tree water source partitioning. These tracers have shed new light …

Although the role of root hairs (RHs) in nutrient uptake is well documented, their role in water
uptake and drought tolerance remains controversial. Maize (Zea mays) wild-type and its hair …