Maintenance of xylem hydraulic function during winter in the woody bamboo Phyllostachys propinqua McClure

Background Frost is a common environmental stress for temperate plants. Xylem embolism occurs in many overwintering plants due to freeze-thaw cycles, so coping with freeze-thaw-induced embolisms is essential for the survival of temperate plants. Methods This study was conducted on Phyllostachys prop...

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Main Authors: Yongxin Dai, Lin Wang, Xianchong Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/15979.pdf