Plant functional groups of species in semiarid ecosystems in Brazil: wood basic density and SLA as a...
Plant functional groups of species in semiarid ecosystems in Brazil: wood basic density and SLA as an ecological indicator
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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Deciduousness in arid and semiarid environments is an important adaptive strategy in tree and shrub species to prevent extensive leaf desiccation and nutrient loss during the drought. The loss of leaves benefits some species, since the seasonality of water resources and high temperatures restrict the survival of plants in xeric environments. The ai...
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Plant functional groups of species in semiarid ecosystems in Brazil: wood basic density and SLA as an ecological indicator
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TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1007_s40415_014_0063_4
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1007_s40415_014_0063_4
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0100-8404
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1806-9959
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10.1007/s40415-014-0063-4
