Cavitation reduces a tree's ability to conduct water due to the formation of air bubbles in water, thereby reducing the hydraulic conductance of the tree.
How does cavitation affects a tree's ability to conduct water?
Cavitation, also known as embolism, is said to occur when the tracheid or vessels of the xylem is being filled with bubbles of air. Cavitation is what is said to occur when air bubbles form in water during transpiration.
The effect of cavitation is the prevention of the upward pull of water, leading to a degradation of hydraulic conductance, such that the xylem water potential is reduced.
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