WF24190Does the temporal variation of leaf terpene and moisture content trigger leaf flammability over time?
Relationships between terpenes, FMC and flammability varied over time, patterns differing according to species, and the effect of FMC being overridden by terpenes. Species flammability could be enhanced by higher terpene concentrations outside summer, the fire season in Mediterranean regions. This should be accounted for in WUI fire prevention.
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