Liana infestation impacts tree growth in a lowland tropical moist forest

Ecosystem-level estimates of the effect of lianas on tree growth in mature tropical forests are needed to evaluate the functional impact of lianas and their potential to affect the ability of tropical forests to sequester carbon, but these are currently lacking. Using data collected on tree growth r...

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Main Authors: G. M. F. van der Heijden, O. L. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-10-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/6/2217/2009/bg-6-2217-2009.pdf