Reproductive biomass allocation in three Sargassum species

Oecologia ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard M. McCourt
Keyword(s):  
Biomass Allocation ◽  
Reproductive Biomass

Patterns of fucoid reproductive biomass allocation

1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur C. Mathieson ◽  
Zhanyang Guo
Keyword(s):  
Biomass Allocation ◽  
Reproductive Biomass

Biomass allocation to vegetative and reproductive organs in Lotus glaber and L. corniculatus (Fabaceae)

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. R. Vignolio ◽  
O. N. Fernández ◽  
N. O. Maceira
Keyword(s):  
Biomass Allocation ◽  
Reproductive Output ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Reproductive Season ◽  
Lower Weight ◽  
Reproductive Biomass ◽  
Pod Length ◽  
Lotus Glaber

Comparative studies on reproductive and vegetative attributes between Lotus glaber Mill. and L. corniculatus L. showed that under identical growth conditions seed and pod production were higher in L. glaber than in L. corniculatus. The objective of this work was to determine whether differences in reproductive output between L. glaber and L. corniculatus are related to differences in biomass allocation and whether they can be related to the habitats of each species. We compared, in two studies, the allocation of vegetative and reproductive biomass of both species' growth in pots outdoors. The shoot to root ratio was higher in L. glaber than in L. corniculatus. Both species allocated the same biomass to stems but L. corniculatus produced fewer reproductive stems of higher specific weight. The number of pods per umbel and seeds per pod did not differ between species, but the total number of umbels, pods and seeds per plant were higher in L. glaber than in L. corniculatus. Weight per pod was higher in L. corniculatus than in L. glaber. The reproductive biomass in L. glaber was distributed in a higher number of pods and seeds that were of lower weight than in L. corniculatus. In both species, pod length and seed number per pod showed a decreasing trend during the reproductive season and both attributes were positively correlated. Some of the differences reported in reproductive and vegetative attributes are consistent with the conditions of habitat where each species grows. The results are discussed in relation to the agronomic values of these species and the factors determining their persistence and distribution in the grassland.

Biomass Allocation and Heavy Metal Distribution in Different Varieties of Maize (Zea Mays L.) under Lead and Cadmium Applications

2011 ◽  
Vol 343-344 ◽  
pp. 1152-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deng Gao Fu ◽  
Chun Jing Song ◽  
Chang Qun Duan ◽  
Cheng Tao Liu ◽  
Li Na Liu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Zea Mays ◽  
Biomass Allocation ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
National Guidance ◽  
Reproductive Biomass ◽  
Vegetative Biomass ◽  
Different Levels

The effects of low non-lethal levels of heavy metals (Pb and Cd) on biomass allocation, relationship between vegetative biomass and reproductive biomass, and heavy metal distributions in plant were investigated for three varieties of maize (Zea mays L.). Results showed that significant two-way interactions between variety and heavy-metal application were the main source of variation of biomass allocation. Different levels of Pb and Cd applications did not cause relatively more biomass to be allocated reproductive biomass in three varieties, indicating that heavy-metal applications did not change the reproductive allometry. Although the concentrations of Pb and Cd in grains were lower than other organs, Pb and Cd concentrations of grains under higher heavy-metal treatments exceeded the national guidance limit for three varieties of maize, suggesting heavy metal pollution may pose risks to human health.

scholarly journals Draft Genome Sequence of Salmacisia buchloëana (Basidiomycota), Which Induces Hermaphroditism in Dioecious Buffalograss

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Huff ◽  
Tom Hsiang ◽  
Ambika Chandra ◽  
Yu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Genome Sequence ◽  
Biomass Allocation ◽  
Type Strain ◽  
Draft Genome ◽  
Draft Genome Sequence ◽  
Ovary Development ◽  
Genomic Level ◽  
Reproductive Biomass ◽  
Host Development

ABSTRACT Here, we report the draft genome of Salmacisia buchloëana type strain OK1, a monotypic species of fungi that induces ovary development in genetic male plants and increases reproductive biomass allocation in its host buffalograss. This research will enhance our understanding of fungal manipulation of host development at the genomic level.

scholarly journals Generic Additive Allometric Models and Biomass Allocation for Two Natural Oak Species in Northeastern China

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 715
Author(s):  
Shengwang Meng ◽  
Fan Yang ◽  
Sheng Hu ◽  
Haibin Wang ◽  
Huimin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Biomass Allocation ◽  
Tree Height ◽  
Northeastern China ◽  
Seemingly Unrelated Regression ◽  
Biomass Estimation ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Stem Biomass ◽  
Crown Width ◽  
Biomass Models ◽  
Mongolian Oak

Current models for oak species could not accurately estimate biomass in northeastern China, since they are usually restricted to Mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica Fisch. ex Ledeb.) on local sites, and specifically, no biomass models are available for Liaodong oak (Quercuswutaishanica Mayr). The goal of this study was, therefore, to develop generic biomass models for both oak species on a large scale and evaluate the biomass allocation patterns within tree components. A total of 159 sample trees consisting of 120 Mongolian oak and 39 Liaodong oak were harvested and measured for wood (inside bark), bark, branch and foliage biomass. To account for the belowground biomass, 53 root systems were excavated following the aboveground harvest. The share of biomass allocated to different components was assessed by calculating the ratios. An aboveground additive system of biomass models and belowground equations were fitted based on predictors considering diameter (D), tree height (H), crown width (CW) and crown length (CL). Model parameters were estimated by jointly fitting the total and the components’ equations using the weighted nonlinear seemingly unrelated regression method. A leave-one-out cross-validation procedure was used to evaluate the predictive ability. The results revealed that stem biomass accounts for about two-thirds of the aboveground biomass. The ratio of wood biomass holds constant and that of branches increases with increasing D, H, CW and CL, while a reverse trend was found for bark and foliage. The root-to-shoot ratio nonlinearly decreased with D, ranging from 1.06 to 0.11. Tree diameter proved to be a good predictor, especially for root biomass. Tree height is more prominent than crown size for improving stem biomass models, yet it puts negative effects on crown biomass models with non-significant coefficients. Crown width could help improve the fitting results of the branch and foliage biomass models. We conclude that the selected generic biomass models for Mongolian oak and Liaodong oak will vigorously promote the accuracy of biomass estimation.

Sex ratio and life history traits at reaching sexual maturity in the dioecious shrub Fuchsia parviflora: field and common garden experiments

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jessica S. Ambriz ◽  
Clementina González ◽  
Eduardo Cuevas
Keyword(s):  
Natural Population ◽  
Sexual Maturity ◽  
Sex Ratios ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Common Garden ◽  
Common Garden Experiment ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Reproductive Biomass ◽  
Common Garden Experiments ◽  
Growth And Reproduction

Abstract Fuchsia parviflora is a dioecious shrub that depends on biotic pollination for reproduction. Previous studies suggest that the male plants produce more flowers, and male-biased sex ratios have been found in some natural populations. To assess whether the biased sex ratios found between genders in natural populations are present at the point at which plants reach sexual maturity, and to identify possible trade-offs between growth and reproduction, we performed a common garden experiment. Finally, to complement the information of the common garden experiment, we estimated the reproductive biomass allocation between genders in one natural population. Sex ratios at reaching sexual maturity in F. parviflora did not differ from 0.5, except in one population, which was the smallest seedling population. We found no differences between genders in terms of the probability of germination or flowering. When flowering began, female plants were taller than males and the tallest plants of both genders required more time to reach sexual maturity. Males produced significantly more flowers than females, and the number of flowers increased with plant height in both genders. Finally, in the natural population studied, the investment in reproductive biomass was seven-fold greater in female plants than in male plants. Our results showed no evidence of possible trade-offs between growth and reproduction. Despite the fact that female plants invest more in reproductive biomass, they were taller than the males after flowering, possibly at the expense of herbivory defence.

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