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Population Biology of Bonamia grandiflora (Convolulaceae): Effects of Fire on Plant and Seed Bank Dynamics
Author(s): D. C. Hartnett and D. R. Richardson
Month: Mar
Year: 1989
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Journal of Botany
Volume: 76
Issue: 3
Pages: 361-369
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Germination, Seed storage, Succession, Rare plants
Research Setting(s): Longleaf pine, Scrub
Species Referenced: Bonamia grandiflora (Florida lady's nightcap),
Abstract
Investigates the effects of fire on reproduction and seed bank dynamics of Bonamia grandiflora in central Florida. Bonamia grandiflora seeds were found to be long-lived and to accumulate in the soil. Burning increased stem density and seed production but led to mortality of seeds in the seed bank, leading to similar seed bank densities in burned and unburned sites.Suggested Citation
D. C. Hartnett and D. R. Richardson. "Population Biology of Bonamia grandiflora (Convolulaceae): Effects of Fire on Plant and Seed Bank Dynamics." American Journal of Botany 76.3 (1989): 361-369.Go back