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Population dynamics of Eupatorium adenophorum Spreng. and Eupatorium riparium Regel in relation to burning
Author(s) -
TRIPATHI R. S.,
YADAV A. S.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
weed research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.693
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1365-3180
pISSN - 0043-1737
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3180.1987.tb00758.x
Subject(s) - eupatorium , seedling , population , biology , botany , quadrat , herbaceous plant , horticulture , demography , shrub , sociology
Summary The population dynamics of Eupatorium adenophorum Spreng. and E. riparium Regel was studied in the field for 2 years, in relation to burning, by following the fate of individuals in permanent quadrats at short and regular time intervals. Both species showed increased population density and longevity of individuals on the burnt site. Adult and seedling populations of both species showed greater survival in the burnt plot. Eupatorium riparium survived better than E. adenophorum adults after burning. In the unburnt plot, however, the seedling survival of both species was nil. The heavy juvenile mortality of both species in the unburnt situation is attributed to the accumulation of a thick layer of pine needles and the growth of herbaceous vegetation. Moisture stress and low temperature in winter months also seem involved in the regulation of seedling population of these two weeds.