Short and Long-Term Soil Moisture Effects of Liana Removal in a Seasonally Moist Tropical Forest

Lianas (woody vines) are particularly abundant in tropical forests, and their abundance is increasing in the neotropics. Lianas can compete intensely with trees for above- and belowground resources, including water. As tropical forests experience longer and more intense dry seasons, competition for...

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Main Authors: Reid, Joseph Pignatello, Schnitzer, Stefan A., Powers, Jennifer S.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4636185/