Origin and hydrodynamics of xylem sap in tree stems, and relationship to root uptake of soil water
Abstract Although 10 years have passed since Japan’s Fukushima nuclear accident, the future radiation risk from 137Cs contamination of wood via root uptake is a serious concern. We estimated the depth at which the roots of evergreen coniferous sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) and broadleaf deciduous kona...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87397-3 |