The ecological characteristics of the safe sites for early-stage establishment of Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana seedlings in Taiwan
S. Wei, Y.-P. Tseng, D. Zeleny
This study identifies environmental and biotic factors affecting the establishment of Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana seedlings in Taiwan, finding that decayed coarse wood debris provides a 'safe site' for seedling survival.
bioRxiv · May 15, 2023 · PreprintEcology