Testing ecological theory with lianas
SA Schnitzer - New Phytologist, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Contents Summary 366 I. Introduction 366 II. Testing ecological theory: effects of the
environment on lianas 369 III. A unified explanation for liana distribution and the …
environment on lianas 369 III. A unified explanation for liana distribution and the …
Scaling of xylem vessel diameter with plant size: causes, predictions, and outstanding questions
Abstract Purpose of Review This review shows that a more or less constant rate of tip-to-
base vessel widening across species, together with the assumption that wider vessels are …
base vessel widening across species, together with the assumption that wider vessels are …
Vascular variants in seed plants—a developmental perspective
IL Cunha Neto - AoB Plants, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Over centuries of plant morphological research, biologists have enthusiastically explored
how distinct vascular arrangements have diversified. These investigations have focused on …
how distinct vascular arrangements have diversified. These investigations have focused on …
[HTML][HTML] The vulnerability to drought-induced embolism-conduit diameter link: breaching the anatomy-physiology divide
The best explanations of the relationship between organismal form and function-those
regarded by scientists as the most solid—always account for both comparative, across …
regarded by scientists as the most solid—always account for both comparative, across …
Phenotypic correlates of the lianescent growth form: a review
TP Wyka, J Oleksyn, P Karolewski… - Annals of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Background As proposed by Darwin, climbers have been assumed to allocate a smaller
fraction of biomass to support organs in comparison with self-supporting plants. They have …
fraction of biomass to support organs in comparison with self-supporting plants. They have …
Mosaic assembly of regulatory programs for vascular cambial growth: a view from the Early Devonian
KC Pfeiler, AMF Tomescu - New Phytologist, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Evidence for secondary growth extends into the Early Devonian, 407 million years ago,
raising questions about tempo and mode of origination of this key developmental feature. To …
raising questions about tempo and mode of origination of this key developmental feature. To …
The wood anatomy of Sapindales: diversity and evolution of wood characters
The Sapindales are a large order comprised of trees, shrubs, lianas and rarely herbs. This
lineage is mostly pantropical with important temperate lineages, inclusing some of the most …
lineage is mostly pantropical with important temperate lineages, inclusing some of the most …
Climbing mechanisms and the diversification of neotropical climbing plants across time and space
Climbers germinate on the ground but need external support to sustain their stems, which
are maintained attached to supports through modified organs, that is, climbing mechanisms …
are maintained attached to supports through modified organs, that is, climbing mechanisms …
Molecular phylogeny of Urvillea (Paullinieae, Sapindaceae) and its implications in stem vascular diversity
Abstract Background and Aims The tribe Paullinieae has the highest diversity of vascular
variants among the seed plants. The developmental diversity is better understood in the …
variants among the seed plants. The developmental diversity is better understood in the …
[HTML][HTML] Modifications during early plant development promote the evolution of nature's most complex woods
Secondary growth is the developmental process by which woody plants grow radially. The
most complex presentations of secondary growth are found in lianas (woody vines) as a …
most complex presentations of secondary growth are found in lianas (woody vines) as a …