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Table 3 Parameters for the vulnerability of trees to embolism that are estimated for roots (n = 8) and shoots (n = 46) from the established vulnerability curves and minimum value of ψ min, which was measured on shoots during the years 2008 and 2009

From: Transpiration of silver Fir (Abies alba mill.) during and after drought in relation to soil properties in a Mediterranean mountain area

 

P 50 (MPa)

Minimum ψ min (MPa)

PLC at ψ min (%)

Shoot

−4.85

−2.03

14

Root

−3.78

 

16a

  1. aEstimated from the minimum ψ min measured on branches