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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2012
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| 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 |