1. Lianas (woody climbers) have a greater amount of leaves relative to basal area or standing biomass than trees, and very wide vessels that permit efficient water transport. These features suggest ...
Water evaporates from plant leaves through minuscule holes called stomata. At a global scale, this process — called transpiration — is a key component of the terrestrial water cycle. When soil is ...
Warming across the western US continues to reduce snowpack, shift melt dates, and increase atmospheric demand, leading to uncertainty about moisture availability in upland forest ecosystems. As many ...