AI Article Synopsis
- Lignin plays a crucial role in strengthening plant structure and facilitating water movement.
- Research indicates that low temperatures limit the amount of lignin that can be deposited in plants.
- These findings suggest that we may need to reconsider the factors influencing the global treeline's location.
Article Abstract
Lignin enhances the mechanical strength of plants and enables their intrinsic water transport. Dendrochronological, wood anatomical, and plant physiological evidence now suggests that the degree of lignin deposition is constrained by low temperature. Placing these findings in an ecological context implies rethinking of the global treeline position.
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