Intraspecific trait variation and the differential decline of meadow species during conifer encroachment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11258-017-0712-3
Abstract: Conifer encroachment has reduced the extent and habitat quality of mountain meadows throughout western North America. Past studies in the Cascade Range of Oregon reveal surprising variation in the pace at which meadow species are… read more here.
Keywords: variation; trait variation; meadow species; meadow ... See more keywords
Regeneration of the rare meadow species Iris sibirica in a postcultural land
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DOI: 10.1080/23818107.2020.1784272
Abstract: ABSTRACT Investigations aimed at assessing agricultural activity in Molinia meadow and subsequent land abandonment on the species composition of plant cover, habitat characteristics, as well as regeneration of the Iris sibirica population were conducted in… read more here.
Keywords: iris sibirica; species iris; postcultural meadow; sibirica postcultural ... See more keywords
Ditches as species‐rich secondary habitats and refuge for meadow species in agricultural marsh grasslands
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DOI: 10.1111/avsc.12337
Abstract: Questions Can drainage ditches in agricultural marsh grassland provide a suitable habitat for the persistence of fen meadow species? How does the ditch margin vegetation develop as a function of regular dredging? Is ornithologically oriented… read more here.
Keywords: seed; ditch; vegetation; meadow species ... See more keywords