Stemflow reduction experiment of epiphytes, in Fushan experimental forest, Taiwan (2020-2021)

In this study, customary-made stemflow-manipulation devices were set up to explore how drought stress affect two epiphytes, Asplenium nidus and Haplopteris flexuosa, in the Fushan Experimental Forest of northern Taiwan for ten months. Using the devices, three levels of stemflow reduction were created, 0% (Control), 25% and 50%. We examined the traits indicative of plant growth condition, number of leaves and leaf area, and drought stress, SLA, LDMC, thickness of leaves and cuticle and δ13C, and nutrients of leaves to explore the effects of the treatments.