Comparative ecophysiological effects of drought on seedlings of the Mediterranean water-saver Pinus halepensis and water-spenders Quercus coccifera and Quercus ilex

• Published in: Trees (Berlin, West) Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 689 - 700
• Main Authors: Baquedano, F J, Castillo, F J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg Springer Nature B.V 01.11.2006
• Subjects: Antioxidants; Carbon dioxide; Chlorophyll; Efficiency; Photochemicals; Pigments; Pinus halepensis; Quercus; Quercus coccifera; Quercus ilex; Seedlings; Trees; Water conservation; water stress; MED

Ecophysiological and structural traits of seedlings of the water-saver Pinus halepensis and the water-spenders Quercus coccifera and Q. ilex were studied in response to water stress under greenhouse conditions. Water deficit reduced stomatal conductance (g ^sub s^) and, as a consequence, both net CO...