Experimental evidence for a persistent spore bank in Sphagnum

Spore capsules of four Sphagnum species were buried at different depths in peat on a bog. Spore viability was determined after 0, 1, 2 and 3 yr. Viability generally declined with time, but viable spores were still found at all depths after 3 yr. The light-coloured spores of S. balticum and S. tenell...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 148(2000), 1 vom: 18. Okt., Seite 105-116
1. Verfasser: Sundberg, S (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Rydin, H
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2000
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Review dispersal dormancy experiment longevity mire reproduction spore size strategy