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Consequences of differing competitive abilities between juvenile and adult plants
Author(s): E. G. Lamb and J. F. Cahill
Month: Mar
Year: 2006
Journal: Oikos
Volume: 112
Issue: 3
Pages: 502-512
Article Topic(s): Competition
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow),
Abstract
Researches the competitive ability of two plant species with respect to life-stage. Achillea millefolium adults are good competitors while seedlings are poor competitors. In contrast, Solidago missouriensis adults and seedlings have similar levels of competitive ability. Simulations of competition between these two plants predict that overall effects of competition on growth are more important than life-stage differences in competitive ability. Species with low overall competitive ability likely benefit from increased seedling competitive ability compared to adult competitive ability.Suggested Citation
E. G. Lamb and J. F. Cahill. "Consequences of differing competitive abilities between juvenile and adult plants." Oikos 112.3 (2006): 502-512.Go back