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The effects of man made gaps on germination, early survival, and morphology of Chlorocardium rodiei seedlings in Guyana

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

Hans Ter Steege ,
Carla Bokdam ,
Miranda Boland ,
Jose Dobbelsteen  and
Ivo Verburg
Hans Ter Steege
Affiliation:
Tropenbos Programme Guyana, 12E Garnett Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana, South America
Carla Bokdam
Affiliation:
Department of Plant Ecology, Catholic University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Jose Dobbelsteen
Affiliation:
Department of Plant Ecology, Catholic University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Abstract

Germination success of Chlorocardium rodiei is low in large gaps. High light levels, however are beneficial for the survival of seedlings. (Partial) removal of cotyledons has a large negative impact on survival especially under low light conditions. Seedlings from large gaps are larger but not taller than those from the understorey, due to differential internode growth. Although growth of seedlings is improved by higher light levels caused for example by logging, great care should be taken with logging intensity, which may increase seed mortality.

Keywords

Chlorocardium rodieigapsgerminationGuyanalight climateloggingseedling survivaltropical rain forest
Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Tropical Ecology , Volume 10 , Issue 2 , May 1994 , pp. 245 - 260
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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