Poplar tree clones reveal surprising transpiration patterns impacting environment and agriculture
The transpiration of three different types of poplar trees was studied using a portable photosynthesis system. The study found that the transpiration rates of the trees varied throughout the year, with peaks in May and October for all three clones. The factors that influenced transpiration rates included air temperature, relative humidity, stomatal conductance, and photosynthetic active radiation. The daily total transpiration quantities for a single plant of each clone were also calculated.