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Long-term population changes of a fire-adapted plant subjected to different fire seasons
Author(s): J. S. Brewer
Month: Jul
Year: 2006
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Natural Areas Journal
Journal Link: http://www.naturalarea.org/journal.asp
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
Pages: 267-273
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Phenology
Research Setting(s): Longleaf pine,Sandhill
Species Referenced: Pityopsis graminifolia (Narrowleaf silkgrass),
Abstract
Stem densities of Pityopsis graminifolia populations were greater in May-burned plots than in January-burned plots between 2001 and 2005, but significant differences were not observed in all years. Flowering was stimulated by May fires as well and resulted in greater seedling densities. While positive effects of fire were observed, the species appears to undergo periodic population crashes and low seedling establishment.Suggested Citation
J. S. Brewer. "Long-term population changes of a fire-adapted plant subjected to different fire seasons." Natural Areas Journal 26.3 (2006): 267-273.Go back