A preliminary vegetation study of Fagus forests in central China: species composition, structure and ecotypes.
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Accession number;04A0287852
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| Title;A preliminary vegetation study of Fagus forests in central China: species composition, structure and ecotypes. |
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WANG Z-X
(Yokohama National Univ., Yokohama, Jpn)
FUJIWARA K
(Yokohama National Univ., Yokohama, Jpn)
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Journal Title;Journal of Phytogeography and Taxonomy
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Journal Code:Y0534A
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ISSN:0388-6212
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VOL.51;NO.2;PAGE.137-157(2003)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.2, TBL.5, REF.34 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;English |
| Abstract;Beech (Fagus) forests were surveyed from eastern to western central China by phytosociological methods (Braun-Blanquet 1964) and were summarized into four communities. The main environmental factors affecting vegetation establishment were analyzed. Physiognomically, Fagus forests in central China can be classified into two types. Type 1 involves semi-evergreen forests of evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved trees. This type occurs at high altitude (1,140-1,980 m) in mountains with clouds and mist; the climate is warm and moist. Low temperature and freezing damage are the main limiting factors. Type 2 is deciduous broad-leaved forests. These occur in low mountains (900-1,040 m) in coastal areas. Typhoons and rainstorms are the main limiting factors. Type 2 is similar to the Sapio japonici-Fagetum crenatae in southern Japan. (author abst.) |
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