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Leaf trait variation in three species through canopy strata in a semi-evergreen Neotropical forest.

Authors :
Yanez-Espinosa, Laura
Terrazas, Teresa
Lopez-Mata, Lauro
Valdez-Hernandez, Juan Ignacio
Source :
Canadian Journal of Botany; Apr2003, Vol. 81 Issue 4, p398, 7p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 3 Diagrams, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Presents a study that described the morphological and structural changes among and within leaves of Aphananthe monoica, Pleuranthodendron lindenii and Psychotria costivenia in a canopy gradient of a semi-evergreen Neotropical forest from central Veracruz, Mexico and their relationship with some environmental variables. Effect of environmental factors on leaf physiology, anatomy and morphology; Materials and methodology; Discussion on leaf variability of the species.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00084026
Volume :
81
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Botany
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9919793