Soil nutrient content and water level variation drive mangrove forest aboveground biomass in the lagoonal ecosystem of Aldabra Atoll
Lagoonal mangrove ecosystems are vital for carbon capture, protection of coastlines and conservation of biodiversity. Yet, they are decreasing globally at a higher rate than other mangrove ecosystems. In addition to human drivers, local environmental factors influence the functioning of lagoonal man...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-10-01
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Series: | Ecological Indicators |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X22007646 |