Response of a Grassland Cactus to Frequency and Size of Rainfall Events in a North American Shortgrass Steppe

1 Field experiments were conducted to define the types of rainfall that most effectively contribute to the water resource of a grassland cactus, Opuntia polyacantha in a shortgrass steppe. 2 The study indicated that O. polyacantha is capable of responding to rain events as small as 2.5 cm although a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Ecology. - Cambridge University Press, 1913. - 84(1996), 2, Seite 177-183
1. Verfasser: Dougherty, R. L. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Lauenroth, W. K., Singh, J. S.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1996
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of Ecology
Schlagworte:cladodes Opuntia water content Biological sciences Environmental studies Physical sciences