title: Xylem and stomata, coordinated through time and space.
abstract: Land plants exhibit a degree of homeostasis in leaf water content to protect against damage to photosynthetic and xylem tissues, and to maintain an efficient allocation of resources. This is achieved by a strong coordination between the systems regulating water delivery (xylem) and water loss (stomata). This review discusses evolution in xylem and stomatal function, specifically focussing on the interactions between them.
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia.
authors.forename: Timothy J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Brodribb
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia.
authors.forename: Scott Am
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: McAdam
authors.affiliation: School of Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia.
authors.forename: Madeline R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Carins Murphy
mesh_terms: D000040:Abscisic Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D005075:Biological Evolution; D001692:Biological Transport; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000502:physiology; D054046:Plant Stomata / Q000502:physiology*; D015398:Signal Transduction; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism; D052584:Xylem / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D000040:Abscisic Acid