High Productivity Makes Mangroves Potentially Important Players in the Tropical Silicon Cycle

Over the last two decades, recognition of the important role terrestrial plants play in regulating silicon (Si) cycling has emerged. Si improves plant fitness by protecting them from abiotic (e.g., desiccation) and biotic (e.g., fungal attack) stressors. Once incorporated into plant biomass this bio...

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Main Authors: Elani B. Elizondo, Joanna C. Carey, Alia N. Al-Haj, Ariel E. Lugo, Robinson W. Fulweiler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.652615/full