Thus, pit membranes function as safety valves in the plant water transport system. Averaged across a wide range of species, pits account for >50% of total xylem hydraulic resistance.

The optimal water transport system in plants should maximize hydraulic conductance (which is proportional to photosynthesis1,2,3,4,5) for a given investment in transport tissue. To investigate how ...

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To make an effective e-Plant, you need a system for energy transport. In the past, development of long-range conducting wires within plants has been a challenge due to material limitations.