There is evidence that chloride (Cl―) can lead to both an improved hydration and water use efficiency in plants due its osmotic properties. The potato crop widely assumed be sensitive Cl―. This based on studies which found tuber yield or starch reductions following a Cl― fertilization. However, there are also contradictory reports could not find any detrimental effect of fertilization plant dev...

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Abstract Key message A new process-based model, SurEau , is described. It predicts the risk of xylem hydraulic failure under drought. Context The increase in drought intensity due to climate change will accentuate tree mortality. But very few models are currently able predict this mortality risk. Aims We describe operating principle a mechanistic model that computes water balance, relations, an...