eCite Digital Repository
Stand structure and the influence of overwood on regeneration in tropical eucalypt forest on Melville Island
Citation
Fensham, RJ and Bowman, DMJS, Stand structure and the influence of overwood on regeneration in tropical eucalypt forest on Melville Island, Australian Journal of Botany, 40, (3) pp. 335-352. ISSN 0067-1924 (1992) [Refereed Article]
Abstract
The stand structure of tree species in tropical eucalypt forest on Melville Island reveals a mass of short woody sprouts in the ground layer and low numbers of sapling eucalypts. The growth of the woody sprouts showed no significant response in the first 2 years after release from overwood competition. However, eucalypts are released in response to overwood removal, after 2-5 years, although investigations of old clear-felled blocks indicated that this response is not consistent. The initiation of saplings may be related to the size of the lignotuber and the presence of a tap root for some species. It is suggested that the accession of saplings may be limited by the degradation of root systems by termite herbivory. Using assumptions regarding longevity of life stages, it is demonstrated that the forest structure of the study site can be perpetuated undercurrent conditions despite indications that the relative dominance of the forest eucalypt species will shift.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
---|---|
Research Division: | Biological Sciences |
Research Group: | Evolutionary biology |
Research Field: | Biogeography and phylogeography |
Objective Division: | Environmental Management |
Objective Group: | Fresh, ground and surface water systems and management |
Objective Field: | Assessment and management of freshwater ecosystems |
UTAS Author: | Bowman, DMJS (Professor David Bowman) |
ID Code: | 69126 |
Year Published: | 1992 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 61 |
Deposited By: | Plant Science |
Deposited On: | 2011-04-19 |
Last Modified: | 2011-06-21 |
Downloads: | 0 |
Repository Staff Only: item control page