Ingmar R. Staude

Stomatal sensitivity to VPD across 38 tree species reflects past drought responses but is little explained by stomatal and leaf economic traits

Climate change is exposing trees to rising atmospheric water demand. Because stomata regulate plant water loss, understanding stomatal behaviour is critical. However, few comparative studies examine species-specific stomatal responses to atmospheric demand. Here, we quantify stomatal behaviour in 38 temperate tree spec...