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128.Lin H, Cao M: Plant energy storage strategy and caloric value. Ecological Modelling 2008, 217(1-2):132-138.
129.Hu HB, Liu WJ, Cao M: Impact of land use and land cover changes on ecosystem services in Menglun, Xishuangbanna, Southwest China. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 2008, 146(1-3):147-156.
130.Yan XF, Cao M, Xu HL: Effects of desiccation and temperature on the germination of Shorea chinensis (Dipterocarpaceae) seeds. Seed Science and Technology 2007, 35(1):232-236.
131.Tang ZH, Sheng LX, Parsons S, Cao M, Liang B, Zhang SY: Fruit-feeding behaviour and use of olfactory cues by the fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti: an experimental study. Acta Theriologica 2007, 52(3):285-290.
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134.Liu Y, Zhang YP, He DM, Cao M, Zhu H: Climatic control of plant species richness along elevation gradients in the Longitudinal Range-Gorge Region. Chinese Science Bulletin 2007, 52:50-58.
135.Li HM, Aide TM, Ma YX, Liu WJ, Cao M: Demand for rubber is causing the loss of high diversity rain forest in SW China. Biodiversity and Conservation 2007, 16(6):1731-1745.
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