Age structure of Picea schrenkiana forest along an altitudinal gradient in the central Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China

Ting, Wang; Liang, Yu; Ren, Haiyun; Yu, Dan; Ni, Jian; Ma, Keping

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2004.02.063

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“…Analysis of stand structure also gives historical information, but allows much more direct inferences on regeneration patterns (e.g. Wang et al 2004). We will not discuss dendrochronological approaches here as tree ring width (a measure of growth) and regeneration success are not necessarily linked (Kullman 2007).…”

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Recruitment of trees at tropical alpine treelines:Ericain Africa versusPolylepisin South America

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Cierjacks

Assefa

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Plant Ecology & Diversity

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Background: Constraints on tree regeneration have been described from several temperate treeline sites, however data from tropical mountains are few. Aim: We test the hypothesis that high altitude treelines are caused by constraints on tree regeneration. We report the results of recent studies on climatic variables and on the reproduction of Erica spp. in east Africa, and compare those with similar studies on treeline stands of Polylepis spp. in Ecuador and Bolivia. Methods: We established altitudinal and horizontal transects comprising sampling plots from forests to surrounding grasslands. Data on microclimate, vegetation structure and reproductive activity were collected in the field, and supplemented by tests on germination requirements in the field in permanent exclosures and in the laboratory. Results: Our measurements demonstrated that the number and severity of frost events and potential water stress were higher near the soil surface (0.5 m) than in free air (2.0 m). Seeds of Erica trimera did not germinate, as the necessary climatic requirements (high diurnal temperature range, but no frost) were rarely fulfilled in the field. Most studied species were capable of clonal growth, and the relative importance of vegetative persistence tended to increase with altitude. These effects were independent of the intensity of land use. Conclusions:The harsh microclimate near the soil surface at tropical treelines may be one reason why recruitment from seed is limited for treeline-forming species. This is important for restoration or conservation schemes as well as predictions of treeline dynamics under global change.

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Recruitment of trees at tropical alpine treelines:Ericain Africa versusPolylepisin South America

Wesche

Cierjacks

Assefa

et al. 2008

Plant Ecology & Diversity

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“…Core samples were extracted at a height of about 1.3 m and 2-3 cores were collected from each tree. The DBH (diameter at breast height) of cored trees were measured, and the numbers of tree (≥2 m) in two stands (20×20 m 2 ) were counted to calculate the tree density of every different altitudinal zones (Wang et al 2004). Characteristic of three different altitudinal sites were shown in Table 1.…”

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Climatic signals in tree ring of Picea schrenkiana along an altitudinal gradient in the central Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China

Wang

Ren

2005

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“…the proportion of plant individuals classified into different stage/age classes) (Bharali et al, 2012). Study on the variation in population structure along elevation gradients would be helpful in understanding the influences of environmental factors on regeneration (Wang et al, 2004).…”

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Variation in Adaptive Traits of an Endemic Meconopsis napaulensis DC. along an Elevation Gradient in Alpine Himalaya, Central Nepal

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Ghimire²

2017

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Age structure of Picea schrenkiana forest along an altitudinal gradient in the central Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China

Cited by 54 publications

References 20 publications

Recruitment of trees at tropical alpine treelines:Ericain Africa versusPolylepisin South America

Recruitment of trees at tropical alpine treelines:Ericain Africa versusPolylepisin South America

Climatic signals in tree ring of Picea schrenkiana along an altitudinal gradient in the central Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China

Variation in Adaptive Traits of an Endemic Meconopsis napaulensis DC. along an Elevation Gradient in Alpine Himalaya, Central Nepal

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