: Trees close their stomata to prevent water loss; however, this eliminates transpirational cooling, causing leaf temperatures to rise and potentially leading to cellular heat damage.
can initially act as a fertilizer, increasing photosynthesis and water-use efficiency (WUE), these benefits are often offset by extreme temperatures and drought, which can trigger "carbon starvation" and hydraulic failure. 1. Disruptions to Water Relations Impacts of Global Change on Tree Physiology and...
: Excessive water reduces soil oxygen, inhibiting root respiration and growth. Paradoxically, this can also reduce root hydraulic conductivity, leading to "shoot desiccation" even in waterlogged soils. 2. Shifts in Carbon Metabolism : Trees close their stomata to prevent water
Climate change creates a complex "tug-of-war" in tree carbon balances, affecting their role as global carbon sinks. 5 Ways Climate Change Impacts Forests Disruptions to Water Relations : Excessive water reduces
: During severe drought, excessive water tension in the xylem can cause "cavitation" (air bubbles), blocking water transport from roots to leaves and leading to tree death.