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Modelling the recovery of embolism

It is known that embolized xylem vessels can be refilled, while adjacent water conducting vessels remain under tension. Vesala et al. (pp. 419-428) show that refilling is physically possible despite hydraulic isolation of the embolized vessel. The mechanism involves living cells acting as sources and transporters of solutes and water.





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