Variation and Driving Mechanisms of Bark Thickness in <i>Larix gmelinii</i> under Surface Fire Regimes
Bark is vital for woody plants, providing protection, transporting nutrients and water, and storing essential resources. For fire-prone ecosystems, bark thickness is a key adaptive trait conferring fire resistance. Few studies have been conducted on the drivers of variation in bark thickness of the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/15/1/96 |