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Water shortage rarely affects alpine plants directly, even in regions with very little precipitation (but see specialists). However, this does not mean that periodic soil moisture depletion is insignificant. While roots will almost always reach the required moisture in deeper soil horizons or rock crevices, top soils may dry out periodically. Why should this matter, when deep roots still reach water? Think of other functions of soil water than just balancing leaf water losses.
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