Drought survival of tropical tree seedlings enhanced by non-structural carbohydrate levels

Michael J. O’Brien (), Sebastian Leuzinger, Christopher D. Philipson, John Tay and Andy Hector
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Michael J. O’Brien: Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190
Sebastian Leuzinger: Institute for Applied Ecology New Zealand, School of Applied Sciences, Auckland University of Technology
Christopher D. Philipson: Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190
John Tay: School of International Tropical Forestry, University Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu
Andy Hector: Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190

Nature Climate Change, 2014, vol. 4, issue 8, 710-714

Abstract: Widespread forest die-back due to the increasing frequency and intensity of drought in many parts of the planet is focusing attention on the mechanisms of tree drought resistance. This study provides direct experimental evidence that greater non-structural carbohydrate concentrations before drought help maintain hydraulic function and thereby prolong drought tolerance in seedlings of ten tropical tree species.

Date: 2014
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