Title: Structure and Dynamics of Bamboos in the Wolong Natural Reserve, China
Abstract: American Journal of BotanyVolume 80, Issue 4 p. 375-384 Article STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF BAMBOOS IN THE WOLONG NATURAL RESERVE, CHINA Alan H. Taylor, Alan H. Taylor Department of Geography, 302 Walker Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802Search for more papers by this authorQin Zisheng, Qin Zisheng Department of Biology, Sichuan Teacher's College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People's Republic of ChinaSearch for more papers by this author Alan H. Taylor, Alan H. Taylor Department of Geography, 302 Walker Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802Search for more papers by this authorQin Zisheng, Qin Zisheng Department of Biology, Sichuan Teacher's College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People's Republic of ChinaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 April 1993 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1537-2197.1993.tb13815.xCitations: 10 Author for correspondence. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Culm (ramet) demography of two bamboos, Fargesia robusta and Bashania fangiana, was studied over 7 yr in southwest China to determine if: 1) ramet numbers remain relatively constant; 2) ramet mortality was constant; 3) density response was greater in spreading vs. compact clones; 4) extrinsic factors (e.g., predation, climate) influenced ramet dynamics; and 5) ramets that die are smaller than ones that live. Culm numbers remained relatively constant (±20%) in most plots, but culm numbers increased (>;20%) on some sites. Mortality of culms >;6 mo old over 7 yr was low and constant, but mortality of younger culms (≤6 mo) was high and variable due to predation. Spreading clones had greater recruitment response to density than compact clones, but predation and climate may have diminished or amplified the observed demographic patterns. Predators and perhaps climate influenced culm demography, and culms that died were smaller than remaining live culms. The demography of the two bamboos we studied is compared to other clonal plants, including bamboos, to identify common processes controlling ramet demography. Citing Literature Volume80, Issue4April 1993Pages 375-384 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 1993
Publication Date: 1993-04-01
Language: en
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