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Sent to the Corner: xylem vessel anatomy not surface area determines megaphyll hydraulics in Cecropia obtusa Trecul (Urticaceae)
Sébastien Levionnois, Sabrina Coste, Eric Nicolini…·Patrick Heuret
The paper investigates Corners rule in Cecropia obtusa by analyzing petiole and lamina size relationships, finding vessel dimensions more influential than surface area in hydraulic function.
DOI 10.1101/259036