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Infrared heating manipulation

Infrared heaters suspended above experimental plots to simulate warming effects on montane vegetation communities across moisture gradients. Heating power adjusted over time to maintain consistent war...

climate warming16 papersinfrared heaters, infrared heating lamps

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Electrolyte leakage assay (Asteraceae)

Controlled temperature treatments from 15-65°C applied to detached leaves for 1 hour, with temperature ramped at 2°C/hour. Used to determine lethal temperature thresholds via electrolyte leakage measu...

physiological stress testing2 papersmodified picnic cooler, heat exchanger...

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Exclosure-based grazing impact assessment

Paired sampling of vegetation inside exclosures before and after controlled grazing events to quantify herbivore impacts on standing crop biomass.

herbivory measurement2 papersexclosure fencing, clippers