A global meta-analytic contrast of cushion-plant effects on plants and on arthropods

Nurse plant facilitation is a commonly reported plant–plant interaction and is an important factor influencing community structure in stressful environments. Cushion plants are an example of alpine nurse plants that modify microclimatic conditions within their canopies to create favourable environme...

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Main Authors: Amanda R. Liczner, Christopher J. Lortie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2014-02-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/265.pdf