How cushion communities are maintained in alpine ecosystems: A review and case study on alpine cushion plant reproduction

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	How cushion communities are maintained in alpine ecosystems: A review and case study on alpine cushion plant reproduction
	Chen Jianguo; Li Yanbo; Yang Yang; Sun Hang
	2017
发表期刊	Plant Diversity
ISSN	2468-2659
卷号	39 期号:4 页码:221
摘要	Cushion species occur in nearly all alpine environments worldwide. In past decades, the adaptive and ecosystem-engineering roles of such highly specialized life forms have been well studied. However, the adaptive strategies responsible for cushion species reproductive success and maintenance in severe alpine habitats remain largely unclear. In this study, we reviewed the current understanding of reproductive strategies and population persistence in alpine cushion species. We then present a preliminary case study on the sexual reproduction of Arenaria polytrichoides (Caryophyllaceae), a typical cushion species inhabiting high elevations of the Himalaya Hengduan Mountains, which is a hotspot for diversification of cushion species. Finally, we highlight the limitations of our current understanding of alpine cushion species reproduction and propose future directions for study.
语种	英语
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://ir.kib.ac.cn/handle/151853/66518
专题	Plant Diversity
作者单位	中国科学院昆明植物研究所
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Chen Jianguo,Li Yanbo,Yang Yang,et al. How cushion communities are maintained in alpine ecosystems: A review and case study on alpine cushion plant reproduction[J]. Plant Diversity,2017,39(4):221.
APA	Chen Jianguo,Li Yanbo,Yang Yang,&Sun Hang.(2017).How cushion communities are maintained in alpine ecosystems: A review and case study on alpine cushion plant reproduction.Plant Diversity,39(4),221.
MLA	Chen Jianguo,et al."How cushion communities are maintained in alpine ecosystems: A review and case study on alpine cushion plant reproduction".Plant Diversity 39.4(2017):221.