Water Relations in Tree Physiology

Dear Colleagues,

Water is particularly crucial for the growth and survival of trees, serving as the foundation for trees’ life activities. Research on tree water physiology is essential for understanding plant ecological strategies in different habitats; it also has important implications for plant evolution, biointeraction, community assembly, and ecosystem functions. However, many questions remain unresolved regarding trees’ water use strategies, especially in the context of climate change. This Special Issue will focus on the physiological processes of water acquisition, transport, storage, and loss in trees, exploring scientific questions such as water use strategies, niche differentiation, the trade-off between water transport efficiency and safety, and recovery and mortality mechanisms under extreme climates. Contributions are welcome at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels, with research methods including, but not limited to, molecular, morphological, anatomical, isotopic, spectroscopic, and remote sensing approaches. Novel methods in the study of water relations in tree physiology are especially encouraged, and original research papers, reviews, and meta-analyses are all within the scope for publication.

Dr. Ning Du
Dr. Qiang Li
Dr. José Javier Peguero-Pina
Guest Editors

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