Abstract:A b s t r a c t A r t i c l e I n f oBark can help to defend trees and lianas against abiotic and biotic disturbances. Bark traits have long been used to characterise tree fire resistance and physical features like texture, anatomy, fissure and sealing can influence the effectiveness of bark in protecting trees from fire, herbivory and microbial infections. We investigated bark traits of 105 woody species (60 trees and 45 lianas) in Indian tropical dry evergreen forest, and the relationship between bark thickn… Show more
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