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Forty forest drought experiments reveal trees show little physiological acclimation

Forests support much of the world's biodiversity and play a vital role in regulating Earth's climate, but they are increasingly exposed to drought. To understand the potential consequences of drought, a key question is whether trees can acclimate to prolonged water stress by altering their physiology.

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Forty forest drought experiments reveal trees show little physiological acclimation
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