Population dynamics ofGlaux maritima (L.) along a distributional cline |
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Authors: | L Jerling |
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Institution: | (1) Botanical Institute, University of Stockholm, Lilla Frescati, S 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Population fluctuations ofGlaux maritima, along a transect on a Baltle sea shore meadow, were recorded between 1979 and 1983. A bimodal distribution in numbers along the transect reflects the variation in factors regulating numbers: The two maintenance systems of the species, vegetative propagation and sexual reproduction play different roles. Vegetative propagation is fast and responds quickly to variations in the environment. The seeds germinate in strongly fluctuating temperatures which are triggered by disturbances such as flooding, damaging the vegetation. |
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Keywords: | Baltic Competition Flooding Grazing Sea shore meadow Sexual reproduction Vegetative propagation |
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