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Leaf mass loss in wetland graminoids during senescence

Authors :
Vernescu, Corina
Coulas, Jess
Ryser, Peter
Source :
Oikos. April, 2005, Vol. 109 Issue 1, 187-195
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Mass loss of senescing leaves is an important part of plant biomass turnover and has consequences for assessment of ecosystem productivity, ecosystem nutrient use efficiency, and plant nutrient resorption efficiency. Data on mass loss are scarce and often based on leaf area as the reference base.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00301299
Volume :
109
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Oikos
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.132398204