Variation in Bark Allocation and Rugosity Across Seven Co-occurring Southeastern US Tree Species
Bark is a complex multifunctional structure of woody plants that varies widely among species. Thick bark is a primary trait that can protect trees from heat generated in surface fires. Outer bark on species that allocate resources to thick bark also tends to be rugose, with bark being thickest at th...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Forests and Global Change |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2021.731020/full |