Colonization by native species enhances the carbon storage capacity of exotic mangrove monocultures
Abstract Background The fast-growing introduced mangrove Sonneratia apetala is widely used for mangrove afforestation and reforestation in China. Some studies suggested that this exotic species outperforms native species in terms of carbon sequestration potential. This study tested the hypothesis th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Carbon Balance and Management |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-020-00165-0 |