评估类似的Restionaceae中对栓塞和液压安全边缘的脆弱性

A G West1, K Atkins1, J J van Blerk1

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa.

概括

非洲Restionaceae,主导的开普岛植物,显示脆弱的西伦栓塞. 它们适应干燥的环境不仅仅涉及抗性树脂,强调了其他水关系方面的重要性.

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