Verheyden, A.,  Kairo, J.,  Beeckman, H. & Koedam, N. 2004. ‘Growth rings, growth ring formation and age determination in the mangrove Rhizophora mucronata’. Annals of Botany 94(1): 59-66. DOI: 10.1093/aob/mch115.  (PR).

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The mangrove Rhizophora mucronata has previously been reported to lack annual growth rings This study reports for the first time, the presence of annual growth rings in the mangrove, which offers further potential for dendrochronological and silvicultural applications.

• Hydraulic architecture of mangrove trees and its functional importance