In tropical lowland rain forests monocots have tougher leaves than dicots, and include a new kind of tough leaf.

Dominy, Nathaniel J

In tropical lowland rain forests monocots have tougher leaves than dicots, and include a new kind of tough leaf. [electronic resource] - Annals of botany Jun 2008 - 1363-77 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1095-8290

10.1093/aob/mcn046 doi


Australia
Magnoliopsida--classification
Panama
Plant Leaves--growth & development
Rain
Singapore
Species Specificity
Trees--genetics
Tropical Climate