Model Estimation of Optimal Ratio between Cell Wall Thickness and Lumen Size for Tracheids of Conifers in Temperate Zone
The tracheids in conifer xylem both provide mechanical strength and transport water to the crown. Diameter and wall thickness of conduits influence xylem conductivity and protection against cavitation and implosion. There is a trade-off between these functions. We aimed to develop an optimality mode...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Siberian Federal University
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Журнал Сибирского федерального университета: Серия Биология |
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| Online Access: | http://elib.sfu-kras.ru/bitstream/2311/2556/1/Sviderskaya.pdf |