: 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.
Extreme weather events significantly alter how trees manage water, often pushing them beyond their physiological limits. 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