Our initial tests revealed that our coastal forest demonstrated notable resilience to saltwater exposure, remaining largely unaffected by 10 and even 20-hour exposures.
Surprisingly, the leaves of the tulip poplar began to brown much earlier than expected after the 30-hour saltwater exposure, shedding leaves in mid-August.
The salt concentration in the estuarine water was relatively low initially, allowing the trees to cope until a significant drought exacerbated soil salinity.
Our research highlights the complexities of ecosystem responses to salinity, with the unexpected early leaf browning offering critical insights into tree health under stress.
Collection
[
|
...
]