Determining which mechanisms underlie facilitation by tussocks in tropical high mountains and their relative importance
F. Pedraza, D. Garcia-Meza, H. Tovar, C. Martorell
This study identifies temperature amelioration as the primary mechanism by which tussocks facilitate plant survival in tropical high mountains, while also noting competitive effects on growth.
bioRxiv · Feb 10, 2020 · PreprintEcology