The xylem is a complex system that includes a network of dead conduits ensuring long-
distance water transport in plants. Under ongoing climate changes, xylem embolism is a …

The changes in the state of the climate have a high impact on perennial fruit crops thus
threatening food availability. Indeed, climatic factors affect several plant aspects, such as …

Plant growth and development depend on the availability of carbohydrates synthesised in
photosynthesis (source activity) and utilisation of these carbohydrates for growth (sink …

Woody plants are characterised by a highly complex vascular system, wherein the
secondary xylem (wood) is responsible for the axial transport of water and various …

Dormancy is a physiological state that plants enter for winter hardiness. Environmental-
induced dormancy onset and release in temperate perennials coordinate growth cessation …

Long‐running eddy covariance flux towers provide insights into how the terrestrial carbon
cycle operates over multiple timescales. Here, we evaluated variation in net ecosystem …

Background In trees, secondary metabolites (SMs) are essential for determining the
effectiveness of defence systems against fungi and why defences are sometimes breached …

The sprouting process of tea buds is an essential determinant of tea quality and taste, thus
profoundly impacting the tea industry. Buds spring sprouting is also a crucial biological …

While artificial light at night (ALAN) is gaining more attention in view of its proven negative
effect on animals, including humans, it remains a little-known matter when it comes to plants …

Despite non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) importance for tree productivity and resilience,
little is known about their seasonal regulations and trade-off with growth and reproduction …