Exposed Rock Reduces Tree Size, but Not Diversity
Karst made up of limestone is widely considered a “Noah’s ark” of biodiversity. Rock and soil substrates comprise two different site types in karst terrain, although both can support dense forests. However, it is unclear whether and how the presence of exposed rock affects forest diversity and tree...
Main Authors: | Jie Li, Lianjin Zhang, Yuanfa Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.851781/full |
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