Lianas have more acquisitive traits than trees in a dry but not in a wet forest
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2745.13644
Abstract: Lianas are increasing in relative abundance and biomass in many tropical forests. We tested the hypothesis that lianas conform to the fast and acquisitive end of the continuum of plant strategies, allowing lianas to acquire… read more here.
Keywords: wet forest; lianas trees; productive leaves; forest lianas ... See more keywords
Forest regeneration following ungulate removal in a montane Hawaiian wet forest
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DOI: 10.1111/rec.13116
Abstract: Most Hawaiian forests lack resiliency following disturbance due to the presence of non‐native and invasive plant and animal species. The montane wet forest within Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on Hawai'i island has a long… read more here.
Keywords: regeneration following; following ungulate; forest regeneration; wet forest ... See more keywords
Contribution of understory evaporation in a tropical wet forest during the dry season
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DOI: 10.5194/hess-24-2179-2020
Abstract: Abstract. Tropical wet forests are complex ecosystems with a large number of plant species. These environments are characterized by a high water availability throughout the whole year and a complex canopy structure. However, how the different sections of… read more here.
Keywords: dry season; water; evaporation; wet forest ... See more keywords