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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 2003, Vol. ›› Issue (1): 117-120.

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A review on mast seeding studies

CHEN Bo1,2, SONG Yongchang1, DA Liangjun1   

  1. 1. Department of Environmental Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China;
    2. Hangzhou Normal College, Hangzhou 310036, China
  • Received:2000-10-30 Revised:2001-04-09 Online:2003-01-15

Abstract: Mast seeding means that the plants of a population have a highly variable seed production in different years synchronously, and it is widely existed in perennial plants. The periodic variation of seed yield and synchrony of seed production among individuals are the key characteristics. Several hypotheses, including evolutionary bases and limitations of mast seeding, were reviewed in this paper. Moreover, the synchronous degree among individuals was discussed, and the temporal permanence and spatial heterogeneity were emphasized.

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