Disentangling plant establishment in sandy coastal systems: biotic and abiotic factors that determine Allagoptera arenaria (Arecaceae) germination

• Published in: Acta Botânica Brasílica Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 12 - 19
• Main Authors: Menezes, Luis Fernando Tavares de, Pugnaire, Francisco I., Matallana, Gloria, Nettesheim, Felipe Cito, Carvalho, Daniel Costa de, Mattos, Eduardo Arcoverde de
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Botânica do Brasil 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Arecaceae; facilitation; resting; secondary dispersion; seedling

ABSTRACT Germination rate and establishment success of plants in harsh environments depend on the ability of seeds to withstand unfavorable environmental conditions and avoid predators. Brazilian coastal plains, known as restinga, are subject to environmental factors that seriously limit plant estab...