The physiological ecology of vascular epiphytes : current knowledge, open questions

The current knowledge of the physiological ecology of vascular epiphytes is reviewed here with an emphasis on the most recent literature. It is argued that by far the most relevant abiotic constraint for growth and vegetative function of vascular epiphytes is water shortage, while other factors such...

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Publié dans:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 52(2001), 364 vom: 15. Nov., Seite 2067-78
Auteur principal: Zotz, G (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Hietz, P
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2001
Accès à la collection:Journal of experimental botany
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Water 059QF0KO0R Phosphorus 27YLU75U4W Nitrogen N762921K75