地中海森林特有的叶子特征变化:驱动因素和证据表明,资源获取能力低于广泛分布的森林同胞

Federico Selvi1, Elisa Carrari1, Giandiego Campetella2

  • 1Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.

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概括

地中海特有植物表现出多样化的叶子特征,特有植物比广泛的亲属表现出较低的资源获取力和更高的保护力. 这种由环境和植物学影响的分歧有助于保护工作.

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