Table 1 Grading criteria for drought damage survey of G. sinensis leaves.

From: Physiological response and drought resistance evaluation of Gleditsia sinensis seedlings under drought-rehydration state

Grade

Drought symptoms

0

No obvious drought stress symptoms

1

Lightly affected, few leaves wilt and turn yellow

2

Moderate damage, about 1/2 of the leaves turning yellow and drying out

3

Severe damage, total leaf yellowing, massive defoliation