Soil particle sizes and plant communities on coastal dunes

Lee, Jeom-Sook; Ihm, Byung-Sun; Cho, Du Sung; Son, Dong-Yeob; Kim, Jong-Wook

doi:10.1007/bf03030685

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“…The contribution of TOC as a predictor of dune focal species assemblages was not significant, contrary to reports by various authors (Lee et al 2007;Ruocco et al, 2014;Brunbjerg et al, 2012;Fenu et al, 2013). However, in the macrohabitats examined, TOC increased from embryo dunes to fixed dunes along the sea-inland gradient, corresponding to an increase in vegetation richness and cover linked to accumulation of litter, which plays an important role in edaphic changes in these ecosystems (Isermann, 2005;Ruocco et al, 2014) and has a significant simple effect.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 82%

Focal plant species and soil factors in Mediterranean coastal dunes: An undisclosed liaison?

Angiolini

Bonari

Landi

2018

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

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Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 82%

Focal plant species and soil factors in Mediterranean coastal dunes: An undisclosed liaison?

Angiolini

Bonari

Landi

2018

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

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“…after stratification). This is further supported by the fact that beach vitex thrives over a wide latitude range (0 to 38u) (Lee et al 2007;Munir 1987).…”

Section: Contrastsmentioning

confidence: 84%

Reestablishment Potential of Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) after Removal and Control Efforts

Cousins

Briggs

Whitwell

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Invasive plant sci. manag.

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Beach vitex is an invasive plant of coastal areas of the southeastern United States from Maryland to Georgia. Many resources have been dedicated to the control of established beach vitex stands. Successful eradication will require knowledge of this plant's ability to reestablish from seed after control efforts. To understand seed-based regenerative potential, studies were conducted to characterize the fruits and seeds, document the existence and size of seed banks, determine stratification requirements for germination, and ascertain seed dormancy mechanisms. Studies of fruit lots from three consecutive years (2003 to 2005) found that the average fruit contained 1.39 seeds, and more than 76% of fruits contained at least one viable seed. A positive correlation existed between seed number and both fruit mass and fruit diameter. A substantial soil seed bank was discovered that contained viable seeds 4 yr after vegetation removal. Stratification was required for seed germination. All stratification treatments induced germination, with highest rates realized when stratification was performed at 10 C for 8 or 12 wk. Germination rates were modestly increased (from 0 to 17%) through mild scarification in the absence of stratification. Results indicate that beach vitex has physical (fruit coat) and physiological (seed) dormancy mechanisms that are capable of delaying germination for multiple seasons, allowing development of a soil seed bank. Beach vitex can reestablish from seed after vegetation removal.

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“…Beach vitex is native to latitudes ranging from 0u to 38u (and potentially further north) (Lee et al 2007). The range of beach vitex is restricted in that it is an obligate seashore shrub but expansive with regard to climatic tolerance.…”

Section: Habitatmentioning

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Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia): An Invasive Coastal Species

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Briggs

Gresham

et al. 2010

Invasive plant sci. manag.

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Beach vitex is a salt-tolerant, perennial, invasive shrub that has naturalized in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. Since its introduction in the 1980s, this Pacific Rim native has invaded many fragile beach-dune ecosystems along the Mid-Atlantic, Southern Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. Large-scale monocultures of beach vitex supplant native species through rapid vegetative reproduction and seed production. Fruits are capable of water-based dispersal, allowing for potential rapid range expansion in coastal areas. Ecosystem damage resulting from exclusion of native plant species by beach vitex and fears associated with potential negative effects on sea turtle nesting have served to promote the control and survey efforts presently underway in coastal areas of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland.

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Soil particle sizes and plant communities on coastal dunes

Cited by 12 publications

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Focal plant species and soil factors in Mediterranean coastal dunes: An undisclosed liaison?

Focal plant species and soil factors in Mediterranean coastal dunes: An undisclosed liaison?

Reestablishment Potential of Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) after Removal and Control Efforts

Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia): An Invasive Coastal Species

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