Development of the viviparous hypocotyl of mangrove and its adaptation to inter-tidal habitats:A review
红树胎生现象及其对潮间带生境适应性研究进展

Mangroves are a diverse group of predominantly tropical trees and shrubs growing in the marine intertidal zone where conditions are usually harsh, restrictive and dynamic. The peculiarities of the mangrove intertidal habitat causes the peculiarity of its structure, physiology and ecology. The vivipary of mangroves is one particular feature which is the result of long-term adaptation to the inter-tidal environment. The adaptive significance of vivipary to mangrove plants was reviewed from two aspects: propag...