Do early‐successional weeds facilitate or compete with seedlings in forest restoration? Disentangling abiotic versus biotic factors
Abstract Semi‐arid forests need cost‐effective restoration strategies to address their severe degradation. Tree shelters are often used to minimize abiotic and biotic stress during seedling establishment. We asked if early‐successional weeds act as a natural shelter by facilitating native seedlings,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-07-01
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Series: | Ecological Solutions and Evidence |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12095 |