The more readily a plant or tree develops hydraulic failure, the more susceptible it is to drought. (sciencedaily.com)
A lot of the time tree mortality in the tropics is caused by either carbon starvation brought on by a lack of food, or hydraulic failure caused by a lack of water. (lifeinism.com)
A suspension failure in qualifying left him down in 15th, and he was chasing the two Williams for the final points positions in the race when an apparent hydraulic failure left him coasting back to the pits to retire. (wtf1.com)