Conflicting functional effects of xylem pit structure relate to the growth-longevity trade-off in a conifer species [Plant Biology]

Consistent with a ubiquitous life history trade-off, trees exhibit a negative relationship between growth and longevity both among and within species. However, the mechanistic basis of this life history trade-off is not well understood. In addition to resource allocation conflicts among multiple traits, functional conflicts arising from individual morphological traits...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - July 22, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Beth Roskilly, Eric Keeling, Sharon Hood, Arnaud Giuggiola, Anna Sala Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research