Competition, exogenous disturbances and senescence shape tree size distribution in tropical forest: evidence from tree mode of death in Central Amazonia

Questions: What processes shape the size—density distribution of tropical trees? Are these processes affected by topographic position? Location: Reserva Ducke, Central Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil. Methods: We identified tree mode of death in a 5-yr census interval (2003—2008) in 72 1-ha permanent plots...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Vegetation Science. - Opulus Press. - 24(2013), 4, Seite 651-663
1. Verfasser:	de Toledo, José J. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser:	Magnusson, William E., Castilho, Carolina V.
Format:	Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	2013
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:	Journal of Vegetation Science
Schlagworte:	Biological sciences Physical sciences Social sciences