Litter as a filter for germination in semi-arid Stipa tenacissima steppes

Volume: 183, Pages: 104258 - 104258
Published: Dec 1, 2020
Abstract
Woody species play a key role in Stipa tenacissima steppes, they affect ecosystem functioning, facilitate establishment of other plants and increase plant richness. Among the mechanisms involved in facilitation, effect of litter on seed germination and seedling establishment is largely underexplored. We studied the properties of the litter layer under five woody species common in Stipa tenacissima steppes, and assessed its effect on the...
Paper Details
Title
Litter as a filter for germination in semi-arid Stipa tenacissima steppes
Published Date
Dec 1, 2020
Volume
183
Pages
104258 - 104258
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