Branch Orientation: A Potential Indicator of Stem Rehydration and Water Stress (IMAGE)

University of British Columbia Okanagan campus

Branch Orientation: A Potential Indicator of Stem Rehydration and Water Stress

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By using high-resolution sensors on a tree’s stems and time-lapse photography, UBC Okanagan researchers can watch for the visual clues some trees present when water stressed.

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Dr. Magali Nehemy, UBC Okanagan

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