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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Main Authors: Yasunori Mahara, Tomoko Ohta, Jyunichi Ohshima, Kazuya Iizuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87397-3

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