Carbon dynamics in the deciduous broadleaf tree Erman's birch (Betula ermanii) at the subalpine treeline on Changbai Mountain, Northeast China.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajb2.1006
Abstract: PREMISE OF THE STUDY The growth limitation hypothesis (GLH) and carbon limitation hypothesis (CLH) are two dominant explanations for treeline formation. The GLH proposes that low temperature drives the treeline through constraining C sinks more… read more here.
Keywords: betula ermanii; erman birch; treeline changbai; birch betula ... See more keywords
Clonal plasticity and diversity facilitates the adaptation of Rhododendron aureum Georgi to alpine environment
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197089
Abstract: Four small oval populations and five large intensive populations of Rhododendron aureum growing at the alpine in Changbai Mountain (China) were studied in two types of habitat (in the tundra and in Betula ermanii forest).… read more here.
Keywords: betula ermanii; diversity; aureum; ermanii forest ... See more keywords