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