Difference in intra- and inter-specific competition of two endangered plant species (Toona ciliate var. pubescens and Taxus chinensis var. mairei)in the middle subtropical zone of China

doi:10.13287/j.1001-9332.202001.006

Abstract

Abstract: Endangered plant species are an important part of global biodiversity. To understand the competition patterns and mechanisms of endangered tree species from plant growth forms in the middle subtropical forest ecosystems, we examined the differences in intra- and inter-specific competitions between Toona ciliate var. pubescens (an intolerant of shade, deciduous species) and Taxus chinensis var. mairei (a tolerant of shade, evergreen species) in the Jiulingshan National Nature Reserve, Jiangxi Province. The results showed that intra-specific competition was dominant in the T. ciliate var. pubescens population, accounting for 66.4% of the total competition intensity. In contrary, the competitive intensity of T. chinensis var. mairei was dominated by the inter-specific competition, which accounted for 68.7% of the total competition intensity. The intra- and inter-specific competition intensity of both species decreased gradually with increasing tree diameter, indicating that competitive pressure was prevalent in small trees. T. ciliate var. pubescens was mainly affected by self-thinning due to intra-specific competition, whereas T. chinensis var. mairei was dominated by alien-thinning due to inter-specific competition. The small individuals of both species could develop into mature stage only after experiencing intense competitive selection during stand regeneration. Considering the substantial difference in the sources of competition pressures, different biodiversity conservation measures should be taken for the two endangered species with contrasting growth forms in the middle subtropical regions.

XU Jia-wen, SHI Fu-xi, ZHANG Chao-hui, WAN Song-ze, WU Pan-pan, LIU Shan-shan, MAO Rong. Difference in intra- and inter-specific competition of two endangered plant species (Toona ciliate var. pubescens and Taxus chinensis var. mairei)in the middle subtropical zone of China[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2020, 31(1): 1-8.

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