SummaryIn relation to problems encountered in the urban environment a study was made of changes in the root's permeability to water of a number of tree species during a drought period, and of water conductivity during recovery. The results suggest than an important reduction of water conductivity occurs as soon as internal water stress builds up. Recovery appears to proceed irregularly. There appear to be differences in response -both as regards extent and speed -among different species.
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