The root zone is a vital part of the Earth system and a key element in hydrology, ecology,
agronomy, and land surface processes. However, its definition varies across disciplines …

Adaptation to drought is one of the most important challenges for agriculture. The root
system, and its integration with the soil, is fundamental in conferring drought tolerance. At …

Tree water status is mainly determined by the amount of water taken up from roots and lost
through leaves by transpiration. Variations in transpiration and stomatal conductance, are …

A good understanding of land-atmosphere exchange processes is essential for developing
sustainable land management practices in Africa, in order to enhance food security and …

The depth‐wise distribution of root water uptake is typically inferred through linear mixing
models that utilize knowledge of stable water isotopes in soil and plants. However, these …

Regulating soil drought regime is essential for global ecology and climate security. Indeed,
soil drought is largely dependent on rapid climate change, complex soil types, and …

Determining the origin of plant water sources remains a persistent challenge due to the
complex nature of eco-hydrological processes. Spatial and temporal fluctuations in plant …

Methods Two experiments were conducted to assess the ecophysiological responses of
soybeans during waterlogging (Experiment 1) and reoxygenation (Experiment 2) …

The water uptake depth of trees affects their overall water use and the water cycle of forest
ecosystems. However, empirical data on the depth from which water is drawn are lacking for …

Drought and salinity are major environmental constraints that severely affect crop
productivity. Plants frequently encounter these abiotic stresses, with salinity-drought …