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Plant Functional Traits of Carapa guianensis, a Widespread Tropical Tree, Adapted to Local Climate Conditions at Two Elevations in Costa Rica
(2019-04-29)
Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. However, plant species occurrences are highly dependent on localized topography, elevation, and climate. Convergent evolution has been studied ...
Plant Physiology in the Tropics: Two Studies Assessing the Effects of Environmental Factors on Plant Function, Adaptation, and Development
(2020-04-07)
With a high species diversity, novel ecosystem functioning, and distinct topographic features, tropical forests are home to vegetation that is highly specialized and adapted to its environment. While this has resulted in ...