Effect of water stress “memory” on plant behavior during subsequent drought stress

• Published in: Environmental and experimental botany Vol. 150; pp. 106 - 114
• Main Authors: Tombesi, Sergio, Frioni, Tommaso, Poni, Stefano, Palliotti, Alberto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2018
• Subjects: Climate change; Drought; Embolism; field capacity; longevity; perennials; petioles; photosynthesis; stomatal conductance; stomatal movement; Stress priming; vines; Vitis vinifera; water potential; water stress; water use efficiency; xylem; Climate change; Stress priming; Drought; Vitis vinifera; Embolism

•Repeated water stress over years causes the increase of leaf transpiration.•Plants subject to multiple water stress operate at lower hydraulic safety margin.•Plants with water stress "memory" suffers smaller reduction of leaf transpiration during drought periods. Frequency of extreme drou...