Association between root complexity of Rhizophora apiculata and sedimentation at Pantai Kelanang, Selangor

• Main Authors: Nuraqilah Yusra Raheman, Raihan Mohd Nordin, Maizah Abdullah, Muhamad Fairus Noor Hassim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17234/1/49_04_19.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17234/; http://www.mabjournal.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1070&catid=59:current-view&Itemid=56
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Roots play important roles in tree structural adaptation and accumulation of nutrients during growth. This is particularly critical for mangrove trees that facing strong current and weak based for implantation in the sand. However, how the complexity of mangrove roots contributes to structural ada...