The comparative roles of species and structural diversity in mitigating the impacts of salinity were evaluated. Greater diversity contributes to mitigating salinity impacts by interacting with nutrients and leaf functional trait. Nutrients and leaf functional trait (leaf area) significantly influenced the effects of salinity on mangrove growth. Future growth models should incorporate functional traits and nutrient availability...

Aim Mangrove canopy height is a key metric to assess tidal forests' resilience in the face of climate change. In terrestrial forests, tree height is primarily determined by water availability, plant hydraulic design, and disturbance regime. However, the role of water stress remains elusive in tidal environments, where saturated soils are prevalent, and salinity can substantially affect the soil water potential. Location Global...