Abstract:Leaf photosynthesis and hydraulic traits are closely related to the maintenance of the plants, especially in tropical environments. There is scarce information about the xylem structure and hydraulic efficiency in tropical species, mainly considering the leaf. Environmental changes influence the species performance, conditioning differences of anatomical traits and functional efficiency of xylem cells related to the water flow inside the plant. The hydraulic conductivity and the theoretical leaf-specific condu… Show more
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