Effect of canopy condition on Machilus nanmu seedling configuration and biomass allocation

doi:10.13287/j.1001-9332.202106.004

Abstract

Abstract: The adaptation strategy of seedlings plays a decisive role in population regeneration. Machilus nanmu is a tree species belonging to Lauraceae, which is national class Ⅱ protected species and one of the dominant species in the evergreen broadleaved forest in Jinyun Mountain, Chongqing. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand the adaptation strategies of M. nanmu seedlings to maintain population regeneration and protect the biodiversity of evergreen broadleaved forest. We studied the temporal dynamics of early adaptation strategy of M. nanmu in Jinyun Mountain in Chongqing and its response to heterogeneous habitats from the perspective of morphology and biomass allocation. The seedlings of M. nanmu were classified into different age stages (stage 1: 1-3 a; stage 2: 4-6 a; stage 3: 7-9 a) under different canopy environments (gap/understory). Stem configurations (except branch angle) and leaf inclination angle of M. nanmu seedlings in the gap were significantly greater than understory at stages 2 and 3. Root configurations (except root diameter) and leaf area were significantly greater than that in the understory at stages 1 and 2. Specific leaf area in the gap was significantly smaller than understory at all three stages. Across all the conditions, biomass distribution was dominated by leaves. From the stage 2, stem biomass distribution of M. nanmu seedlings in the gap was increased, while root biomass distribution was decreased. There was no significant variation in root biomass of M. nanmu seedlings in the understory. The coordination among different organs of M. nanmu seedlings would help their adaptation to different habitats. Root and leaf of M. nanmu seedlings in the gap were significantly correlated, with the correlation changing from positive to negative as the age increased. While in the understory, there was significant positive correlation between root and stem, but no correlation between root and leaf. The slope of SMA equation of branch weight and branch length had significant difference under different canopy environments only at stage 3, while the slope of SMA equation of leaf and root biomass and configuration had no significant difference. Most of the SMA equation intercepts between biomass and configuration differed significantly at stage 2.

Key words: seedling morphology, biomass allocation, canopy condition, Machilus nanmu

LIAO Rui-yan, WU Xiao-qi, JIN Cheng, HUANG Li, QIAN Shen-hua, YANG Yong-chuan. Effect of canopy condition on Machilus nanmu seedling configuration and biomass allocation[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2021, 32(6): 2061-2069.

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