Hydraulic redistribution is a mechanism that ensures the survival of superficial roots in dry soil during late summer, as they are submitted during part of the day to a negative flux, coming from roots with access to deep water. This mechanism also enables the plant to continue exploring these upper soil layers, richer in minerals and organic matter and has been observed in many ecosystems, including Montado, i...
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