Stomatal response to VPD is not triggered by changes in soil–leaf hydraulic conductance in Arabidopsis or Callitris

Author:

Bourbia Ibrahim1ORCID,Brodribb Timothy J.1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School of Natural Sciences University of Tasmania Private Bag 55 Hobart Tas. 7001 Australia

Abstract

Summary Stomatal closure under high VPDL (leaf to air vapour pressure deficit) is a primary means by which plants prevent large excursions in transpiration rate and leaf water potential (Ψleaf) that could lead to tissue damage. Yet, the drivers of this response remain controversial. Changes in Ψleaf appear to drive stomatal VPDL response, but many argue that dynamic changes in soil‐to‐leaf hydraulic conductance (Ks‐l) make an important contribution to this response pathway, even in well‐hydrated soils. Here, we examined whether the regulation of whole plant stomatal conductance (gc) in response to typical changes in daytime VPDL is influenced by dynamic changes in Ks‐l. We use well‐watered plants of two species with contrasting ecological and physiological features: the herbaceous Arabidopsis thaliana (ecotype Columbia‐0) and the dry forest conifer Callitris rhomboidea. The dynamics of Ks‐l and gc were continuously monitored by combining concurrent in situ measurements of Ψleaf using an open optical dendrometer and whole plant transpiration using a balance. Large changes in VPDL were imposed to induce stomatal closure and observe the impact on Ks‐l. In both species, gc was observed to decline substantially as VPDL increased, while Ks‐l remained stable. Our finding suggests that stomatal regulation of transpiration is not contingent on a decrease in Ks‐l. Static Ks‐l provides a much simpler explanation for transpiration control in hydrated plants and enables simplified modelling and new methods for monitoring plant water use in the field.

Funder

Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture

Publisher

Wiley

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