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Growth before photosynthesis: How trees regulate their water balance

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When water is scarce, plants can close their stomata to prevent it from evaporating too much water.

Researchers at the University of Basel have provided new findings in Nature Plants .

The findings could also influence calculations relating to carbon sequestration by forests.

When the stomatas are open for drought periods during drought, trees absorb less carbon dioxide.

More information: Richard L. Peters et al, Uniform regulation of stomatal closure across temperate tree species to sustain nocturnal turgor and growth, Nature Plants ( 2025 ). DOI: 10.1038 /s41477-025-01957-3 Journal information: Nature Plants Provided by University of Basel .

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