Linking nutrient strategies with plant size along a grazing gradient: Evidence from Leymus chinensis in a natural pasture
Studying the changes in nutrient use strategies induced by grazing can provide insight into the process of grassland degradation and is important for improving grassland quality and enhancing ecosystem function. Dominant species in meadow steppe can optimize their use of limiting resources; however,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Integrative Agriculture |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311915611716 |