Forest Understorey Vegetation: Colonization and the Availability and Heterogeneity of Resources
Understorey vegetation comprises a major portion of plant diversity and contributes greatly to nutrient cycling and energy flow. This review examines the mechanisms involved in the response of understorey vegetation to stand development and the overstorey canopy following disturbances. The overall a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/11/944 |