Life history traits predict the response to increased light among 33 tropical rainforest tree species
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- 作者：Malin Gustafssona ; malin.gustafsson@slu.se" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Lena Gustafssonb ; David Alloysiusc ; Jan Falcka ; Sauwai Yapc ; Anders Karlssona ; Ulrik Ilstedta
- 关键词：Canopy openness ; Dipterocarpaceae ; Gap dynamics ; Tree seedling ; Tropical forest
- 刊名：Forest Ecology and Management
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：15 February 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：362
- 期：Complete
- 页码：20-28
- 全文大小：859 K
文摘
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A multivariate model predicting tree trait responses to a canopy reduction treatment.
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The model reveals a pioneer–climax continuum of resource investment strategies.
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Tree species’ traits can be used to predict growth response to increased light.
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Evidence for a growth–survival trade-off among tree species.
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Traits can be useful in tree species selection for forest management and restoration.