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...
Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of Ecology. - Cambridge University Press, 1913. - 84(1996), 2, Seite 177-183 |
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Sprache: | English |
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1996
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Journal of Ecology |
Schlagworte: | cladodes Opuntia water content Biological sciences Environmental studies Physical sciences |