Abstract
The ages of the gaps were estimated at 7-11 and 24-29 yr from growth analysis of the saplings inside them. The beech populations in the gaps were composed of saplings which had emerged c10 yr before and after the gap formations. Older or larger saplings tended to grow faster with lower mortalities than younger and the smaller ones.-from AuthorDept Bioogy, Faculty of Science, Osaka City Univ, Osaka 558, Japan. English
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 409-418 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Ecology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1983 Jan 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Ecology