Widening of xylem conduits in a conifer tree depends on the longer time of cell expansion downwards along the stem

The diameter of vascular conduits increases towards the stem base. It has been suggested that this profile is an efficient anatomical feature for reducing the hydraulic resistance when trees grow taller. However, the mechanism that controls the cell diameter along the plant is not fully understood....

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Autores principales: Anfodillo, Tommaso, Deslauriers, Annie, Menardi, Roberto, Tedoldi, Laura, Petit, Giai, Rossi, Sergio
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2012
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Research Papers
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3254684/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22016427
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jxb/err309

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3254684/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22016427
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jxb/err309

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