What will future drought mean for trees?
A new study shows how different species of trees respond differently to drought stress and how this affects their ability to recover from such stress. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that certain tree species are more resilient to drought stress than others. The researchers examined the recovery of 12 different species of trees following a drought period in California. They found that some species, such as the Bigleaf Maple and the Coast Live Oak, were able to recover quickly from drought stress, while others, such as the Blue Oak and the Jeffrey Pine, had slower recovery rates. The study also found that different tree species have different strategies for coping with drought stress. Some species, such as the Bigleaf Maple, invest more in root growth and water uptake to cope with drought stress, while others, such as the Blue Oak, invest more in storing water in their tissues. These findings have important implications for f