Post-fire performance of two co-dominant tussock grasses in semi-arid grasslands of north-western Patagonia

Key Points

• Post-fire recovery varies between the two co-dominant tussock grasses, indicating differences in resilience.
• Biomass measurement showed one grass type recovering to 75% of its pre-fire biomass within the first growing season.
• Analysis focused on grassland areas in north-western Patagonia, tracking growth in post-fire conditions over a year.
• Findings highlight the role of plant competition in recovery, suggesting management strategies for grassland resilience.