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Soil nutrients and precipitation are major drivers of global patterns of grass leaf silicification

Grasses accumulate high concentrations of silicon (Si) in their tissues, with potential benefits including herbivore defense, improved water balance, and reduced leaf construction costs. Although Si is one of the most widely varying leaf constituents among individuals, species, and ecosystems, the e...

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Autores principales: Quigley, Kathleen M., Griffith, Daniel M., Donati, George L., Anderson, T. Michael
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7317429/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32020594
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3006