Publications by authors named "Amandio L Gomes"

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  • The miombo region in Africa features a mix of woodlands and grasslands that face challenges like fires and drought, which affect plant life.
  • Researchers examined the functional traits of various woody species in Angola, focusing on their adaptations to these tough environmental conditions.
  • Results show that geoxyles have thicker leaves and denser wood, helping them survive harsher conditions, while Detarioideae legumes benefit from ectomycorrhizal associations for better nutrient uptake, explaining their prevalence in this ecosystem.
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