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Species richness and evenness respond in a different manner to propagule density in developing prairie microcosm communities
Author(s): B. Wilsey and G. Stirling
Month: Jun
Year: 2007
Journal: Plant Ecology
Volume: 190
Issue: 2
Pages: 259-273
Article Topic(s): Competition, Establishment methods, Succession
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse, Prairie
Species Referenced: Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed susan),
Abstract
Evaluates two aspects of species diversity, richness and evenness, in prairie microcosms in a greenhouse setting. As seed density increased, evenness decreased due to dominance by Rudbeckia hirta. This may indicate that Rudbeckia hirta may be a strong competitor in a community setting when seeded at high densities.Suggested Citation
B. Wilsey and G. Stirling. "Species richness and evenness respond in a different manner to propagule density in developing prairie microcosm communities." Plant Ecology 190.2 (2007): 259-273.Go back