Distinct Impact of Drought on Radial Growth at Different Heights and Parts of <i>Populus euphratica</i> in the Oasis at the Hinterland of the Taklimakan Desert
Warming and persistent droughts may exacerbate drought stress in water-scarce areas, thereby negatively affecting tree growth. When riparian plants in arid regions experience severe drought stress, they sacrifice non-dominant branches with less competitive sap flow to improve the sap flow of dominan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/12/2338 |