Factors affecting establishment success of the endangered Caribbean cactus Harrisia portoricensis (Cactaceae)

Early plant stages may be the most vulnerable within the life cycle of plants especially in arid ecosystems. Interference from exotic species may exacerbate this condition. We evaluated germination, seedling survival and growth in the endangered Caribbean cactus Harrisia portoricensis, as a function...

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Main Authors: Julissa Rojas-Sandoval, Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vicerractoría Investigación 2012-06-01
Series:Revista de Biología Tropical
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-77442012000200028&lng=en&tlng=en