Concepts
6 concepts
measurement
thermal imaging
Use of infrared technology to measure surface temperatures of objects
measurement
water potential
An integrative measure of how much tension there is in the water column of the xylem, reflecting the ease or difficulty a plant has in transporting water from the soil
measurement
aridity gradient
Environmental gradient characterized by declining water availability, derived from temperature and precipitation variables
measurement
canopy damage
Vegetative damage leading to temporary or permanent defoliation and/or aboveground stem loss
measurement
leaf venation network
The branching network of veins within a leaf that transports water and nutrients, characterized by vein density measurements
measurement