An alternative hypothesis for explaining anomalies in the fine scale distribution patterns of Colophospermum mopane : Are shrub and tree forms genetically distinct ?

Abiotic and top down control hypotheses do not adequately explain the fine scale distribution patterns of shrub and tree Colophospermum mopane (Caesalpinioideae). Genetic distinctiveness between growth forms is investigated as an alternative hypothesis. Tree and shrub C. mopane from the riparian and...

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Main Author: Hempson, Gareth
Other Authors: Verboom, George Anthony
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26022