Grow slowly, persist, dominate—Explaining beech dominance in a primeval forest
Abstract Being able to persist in deep shade is an important characteristic of juvenile trees, often leading to a strong dominance of shade‐tolerant species in forests with low canopy turnover and a low disturbance rate. While leaf, growth, and storage traits are known to be key components of shade...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-08-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7800 |