Article
[A review on mast seeding studies].
Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology - 1 Jan 2003
Chen Bo, Song Yongchang, Da Liangjun
Abstract excerpt
Mast seeding means that the plants of a population have a highly variable seed production in different years synchronously, and it is widely existed in perennial plants. The periodic variation of seed yield and synchrony of seed production among individuals are the key characteristics. Several hypotheses, including evolutionary bases and limitations of mast seeding, were reviewed in this paper. Moreover, the...
Topics
- Ecosystem
- Genetic Variation
- Models, Biological
- Plant Development
- Plants
- Seeds
- Time Factors