What is a tree in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot? A critical analysis

What is a tree in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot? A critical analysis

Abstract Background Tree species represent 20% of the vascular plant species worldwide and they play a crucial role in the global functioning of the biosphere. The Mediterranean Basin is one of the 36 world biodiversity hotspots, and it is estimated that forests covered 82% of the landscape before t...

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Main Authors: Frédéric Médail, Anne-Christine Monnet, Daniel Pavon, Toni Nikolic, Panayotis Dimopoulos, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Juan Arroyo, Zoltán Barina, Marwan Cheikh Albassatneh, Gianniantonio Domina, Bruno Fady, Vlado Matevski, Stephen Mifsud, Agathe Leriche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-03-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Subjects:
Plant biogeography
Mediterranean region
Threatened trees
Tree definition
Tree distributions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-019-0170-6

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