The ecology of seed dispersal by small rodents: a role for predator and conspecific scents

P Sunyer, A Muñoz, R Bonal, JM Espelta - Functional Ecology, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Seed‐caching rodents play a key role in the ecology of seed dispersal by not only
consuming but also dispersing seeds. Rodent foraging behaviour is usually framed within …

Acorn production patterns

WD Koenig, M Díaz, F Pulido, R Alejano… - … oak woodland working …, 2013 - Springer
Acorns—the fruits of oaks—are a key resource for wildlife in temperate forests throughout
the Northern Hemisphere. Acorns are also economically important for extensive livestock …

[HTML][HTML] Reproductive success of individuals with different fruit production patterns. What does it mean for the predator satiation hypothesis?

M Żywiec, J Holeksa, M Ledwoń, P Seget - Oecologia, 2013 - Springer
The predator satiation hypothesis states that synchronous periodic production of seeds is an
adaptive strategy evolved to reduce the pressure of seed predators. The seed production …

Spatiotemporal variation in acorn production and damage in a Spanish holm oak (Quercus ilex) dehesa

LP Izquierdo, F Pulido - Forest Systems, 2013 - fs.revistas.csic.es
Aim of study. There is a lack of knowledge about spatio-temporal patterns of acorn
production in dehesas, especially regarding the influence of different agents causing acorn …

[PDF][PDF] Factors affecting recruitment in populations of Spiny Rice-flower (Pimelea spinescens Rye subspecies spinescens) in Victoria's natural temperate grasslands …

DM Reynolds - 2013 - vuir.vu.edu.au
Pimelea spinescens Rye subspecies spinescens is an endemic subshrub found within
temperate grasslands of the Victorian volcanic plains. It is listed as critically endangered …