
Effect of leaf wettability on supercooling ability of plants from different altitudinal origin
Introduction
Structural properties for low wettability are developed in cold and dry environments and open sites with frequent dew formation as it appears to be an important functional trait to prevent a number of the negative effects adhering surface water may have.
Research Questions
- Effect of altitude, aridity and the micro habitat (understorey versus open places) on leaf surface wettability
- Differences between upper and lower leaf surfaces
- Differences in droplet retention
- Functionality of leaf wettability
Publications
ARYAL, B., NEUNER, G.: Leaf wettability decreases along an extreme altitudinal gradient. Oecologia, 162, 1-9, DOI 10.1007/s00442-009-1437-3 (2010).
Funding
2006-2009
EZA-Project 894/05 (PI: Gilbert NEUNER)
Personnel involved
Biva ARYAL
Gilbert NEUNER