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Root and leaf traits reflect distinct resource acquisition strategies in tropical lianas and trees.
Oecologia - 1 Apr 2016
Collins Courtney G, Wright S Joseph, Wurzburger Nina
Abstract excerpt
In Neotropical forests, lianas are increasing in abundance relative to trees. This increased species richness may reflect a positive response to global change factors including increased temperature, atmospheric CO2, habitat fragmentation, and drought severity; however, questions remain as to the specific mechanisms facilitating the response. Previous work suggests that lianas may gain an ecological advantage...
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