Publications by authors named "Peter J Clifton"
Article Synopsis
- Andropogon gayanus, an invasive grass in Australia's tropical savannas, increases fire intensity and adult woody plant mortality.
- The invasion alters microclimate conditions, reducing light and increasing temperatures, which negatively impacts the growth and survival of Eucalyptus seedlings.
- As a result, the overall recruitment potential of woody plants is diminished, leading to a shift from savanna to grassland ecosystems.
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