Non-random host tree infestation by the Neotropical liana Marcgravia longifolia

The question whether or not tropical lianas infest host trees randomly or they exert host selection has implications for the structure and dynamics of tropical rainforests, particularly if colonization by lianas impacts host fitness. In this study, we present evidence that the Neotropical liana Marc...

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Main Authors: Eckhard W. Heymann, Sarina Thiel, Filipa Paciência, Milagros N. Rimachi Taricuarima, Ricardo Zárate Gómez, Ney Shahuano Tello, Katrin Heer, Holger Sennhenn-Reulen, Roger Mundry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/14535.pdf