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45. Ma Jin, Wu Linfang, Wei Xiao, Ye Wanhui, Cao Honglin and Shen Hao. 2015.  Habitat adaptation of two dominant tree species in a subtropical monsoon forest: leaf functional traits and hydraulic properties. Guihaia. 35(2): 261-268. (In Chinese with English Abstract)

46. Xiang Wusheng, Ding Tao, Lü Shihong and Li Xiankun. A comparison of tree species diversity in two subtropical forests, Guangxi, southwest China. Journal of Resources and Ecology. 6(4):208-216. (In English with Chinese Abstract)

47. Xiang Wusheng, Lu Shuhua, Wen Shujun, Ding Tao, Wang Bin, Zhou Aiping, Huang Fuzhao and Li Xiankun. 2015. Sample effects on species-area relationships of typical forests in karst and non-karst mixing distribution areas. Guihaia. 35(3): 309-316. (In Chinese with English Abstract)

48. Yan Manyu, Du Xiaojun, Zhao Aihua and Peng Mingchun. 2015. Individual woody species-area relationship in a deciduous broad-leaved forest in Baotianman, Henan Province. Biodiversity Science. 23 (5): 630-640. (In Chinese with English Abstract)

49. Yao Bei, Yu Jianping, Liu Xiaojuan, Mi Xiangcheng and Ma Keping. 2015. Effect of seed traits on spatial aggregation of trees in a subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest. Biodiversity Science. 23(2): 157-166. (In Chinese with English Abstract)

50. Zhang Shan, Lin Fei, Yuan Zuoqiang, Kuang Xu, Jia Shihong, Wang Yunyun, Suo Yanyan, Fang Shuai, Wang Xugao, Ye Ji and Hao Zhanqing. 2015. Herb layer species abundance distribution patterns in different seasons in an old-growth temperate forest in Changbai Mountain, China. Biodiversity Science. 23(5):641-648. (In Chinese with English Abstract)

51. Zhao Aihua, Du Xiaojun, Zang Jing, Zhang Shouren and Jiao Zhihua. 2015. Soil bacterial diversity in the Baotianman deciduous broad-leaved forest. Biodiversity Science. 23 (5): 649-657. (In Chinese with English Abstract)

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