Browsing is a strong filter for savanna tree seedlings in their first growing season
Newly germinated seedlings are vulnerable to biomass removal but usually have at least six months to grow before they are exposed to dry-season fires, a major disturbance in savannas. In contrast, plants are exposed to browsers from the time they germinate, making browsing potentially a very powerfu...
Autori principali: | Archibald, S, Twine, W, Mthabini, C, Stevens, N |
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Natura: | Journal article |
Lingua: | English |
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Wiley
2021
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