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The many growth rates and elasticities of populations in random environments
Author(s): S. Tuljapurkar, C. C. Horvitz and J. B. Pascarella
Month: Oct
Year: 2003
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Naturalist
Volume: 162
Issue: 4
Pages: 489-502
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Morphology, Stress
Research Setting(s): Forest, Upland
Species Referenced: Ardisia escallonioides (Island marlberry),
Abstract
Investigates and quantifies growth rates of the shrub Ardisia escallonioides, particularly in response to hurricanes. Article introduces new tools to study the response of growth rates to varying environments.Suggested Citation
S. Tuljapurkar, C. C. Horvitz and J. B. Pascarella. "The many growth rates and elasticities of populations in random environments." American Naturalist 162.4 (2003): 489-502.Go back