The relevance of xylem network structure for plant hydraulic efficiency and safety

DOI10.1016/J.JTBI.2007.03.036zbMATH Open1455.92092OpenAlexW2157855759WikidataQ39187157 ScholiaQ39187157MaRDI QIDQ2219786FDOQ2219786

Authors: Lasse Loepfe, Jordi Martinez-Vilalta, Josep Piñol, Maurizio Mencuccini 

Publication date: 21 January 2021

Published in: Journal of Theoretical Biology (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtbi.2007.03.036

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zbMATH Keywords

networkmodelconnectivitywater transportembolismhydraulic conductivityxylemdrought resistanceefficiency vs. safety trade-off

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Physiological flow (92C35) Plant biology (92C80)

Cites Work

• Statistical mechanics of complex networks
• Title not available (Why is that?)
• The Structure and Function of Complex Networks

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• MTJ

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