ISSN:
1573-5052
Keywords:
Analysis of variance
;
Foliage density
;
Japan
;
Krummholz
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Nepal
;
Tree limit
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Changes in foliage density distribution with altitude and its effect on shoot growth and flowering were studied in forest section planes (profiles) of subalpine forests and scrubs (Krummholz) in Nepal and Japan. Patterns of foliage in forest canopy were evaluated by an analysis of variance. Foliage densities were very high at high altitude canopies, but the change in spatial patterns along altitude differs in both areas. The spatial pattern of new shoot production was similar to that of current foliage density and was affected by the amount of foliage above the sample probably through light condition. Flowering of tall trees occurred in the surface of the upper canopy, but a shrub species flowered even under tree canopies.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00031726
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