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Technical note: Common ambiguities in plant hydraulics
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, USA
Christian Frankenberg
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, USA
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91109, USA
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Plant hydraulics is often misrepresented in topical research. We highlight the commonly seen ambiguities and/or mistakes, with equations and figures to help visualize the potential biases. We recommend careful thinking when using or modifying existing plant hydraulic terms, methods, and models.
Plant hydraulics is often misrepresented in topical research. We highlight the commonly seen...
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