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Samara size versus dispersal and seedling establishment in Ailanthus altissima (Miller) Swingle.
J Environ Biol ; 2009 Mar; 30(2): 183-186
Artigo em Inglês | IMSEAR | ID: sea-146169
ABSTRACT
We have specifically carried out a greenhouse experiment to assess relationship between samara weight and seed success. Relationship assessed as dispersal potential, germination level, germination rate and early seedling mass for the invasive species Ailanthus altissima. For this purpose, we considered two close stands as seeds source. We found no correlation between samara size and neither germination level, germination rate, nor seedling mass, but a positive correlation with samara projected area. These results suggest that samara weight is not directly related to germination, dispersal and invasion potential neither. Nevertheless, stands differed in the invasion potential of their samaras; one stand presented samaras with higher projected area per weight unit whereas the other one presented samaras that produced heavier seedlings. Whatever the origin, (genetic or environmental) of this differences it should be advantageous for a colonizing invader species such as A. altissima since it could imply a wider range of habitats susceptible to invasion.

Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Idioma: Inglês Revista: J Environ Biol Ano de publicação: 2009 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Idioma: Inglês Revista: J Environ Biol Ano de publicação: 2009 Tipo de documento: Artigo