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The dynamics of an experimental population of Salvia lyrata: the population cage approach applied to plants
Author(s): R. G. Shaw and J. Antonovics
Month: Oct
Year: 1987
Publication Type: Article
Journal: New Phytologist
Volume: 107
Issue: 2
Pages: 415-426
Article Topic(s): Population viability analysis
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Salvia lyrata (Lyreleaf sage),
Abstract
Studies the population dynamics of Salvia lyrata grown in a greenhouse for four years. The study exemplifies the population cage approach, frequently used in long-term studies of animals. The plants that founded the population had a high probability of survival and produced the greatest number of seeds and seedlings. The population declined from the original cohort, likely due to density dependent factors. The greenhouse population is compared with that in a nearby mown field.Suggested Citation
R. G. Shaw and J. Antonovics. "The dynamics of an experimental population of Salvia lyrata: the population cage approach applied to plants." New Phytologist 107.2 (1987): 415-426.Go back