ISSN:
1573-5052
Keywords:
Life-history traits
;
Phytocoenosis
;
Population structure
;
Regeneration niche
;
Species diversity
;
Succession
;
Woody plants
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract In the temperate forests of southwestern Japan, the population density of woody plants in the community increases in the early stage of secondary succession, reaches a peak in the old oak-chestnut forest, and decreases towards the climax beech forest. The species richness and diversity of woody plants also show a trend similar to that of the population density. The canopy-tree population decreases in the course of the succession while the basal area increases, showing a self-thinning process. The species richness, diversity and population density of herbaceous plants are much influenced by the dominance of the bamboo, Sasa palmata. The life-history traits of trees, lower trees and shrubs are discussed in relation to their shoot system, reproductive pattern and successional processes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00045657
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