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Designing ecosystems in degraded tropical coastal dunes
Author(s): P. Moreno-Casasola, M. L. Martinez and G. Castillo-Campos
Year: 2008
Publication Type: Proceedings Paper
Journal: Ecoscience
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Pages: 44-52
Article Topic(s): Succession,Restoration
Research Setting(s): Coastal
Species Referenced: Opuntia stricta (Erect pricklypear),
Abstract
Evaluates revegetating destroyed coastal dunes in Veracruz, Mexico by creating novel plant communities. The dominant species in the three communities had contrasting growth forms. Opuntia stricta was the dominant species in one community and resulted in the lowest rates of sand stabilization but the highest levels of diversity in growth habits.Suggested Citation
P. Moreno-Casasola, M. L. Martinez and G. Castillo-Campos. "Designing ecosystems in degraded tropical coastal dunes." Ecoscience 15.1 (2008): 44-52.Go back