Why can we detect lianas from space?
M. D. Visser, M. Detto, F. Meunier, J. Wu, B. Bongalov, D. Coomes, M. H. Nunes, J. A. Guzman Q., A. Sanchez-Azofeifa, J. Foster, E. Broadbent, H. Verbeeck, D. Marvin, C. J. Chandler, G. M. F. van der Heijden, , S. W. Pacala
The paper identifies a consistent spectral signature of lianas across scales, showing their detectability from space but highlighting challenges in accurate remote sensing due to trait overlap with other species.
bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2021 · PreprintPlant Biology