Counteracting gradients of light and soil nutrients in the understorey of Mediterranean oak forests
The forest canopy modifies the availability of resources (light, water, and soil nutrients) in the understorey. In this paper we analyze the relationships between woody canopy density, litter accumulation, and topsoil N and P availability in the understorey of two oak forests: one in southern Portug...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Web Ecology |
| Online Access: | http://www.web-ecol.net/6/67/2006/we-6-67-2006.pdf |