Explaining legume success in tropical dry forests based on seed germination niches: A new hypothesis

G. German Vargas; Leland K. Werden; Jennifer S. Powers

doi:10.1111/btp.12210

Explaining legume success in tropical dry forests based on seed germination niches: A new hypothesis

G. German Vargas, Leland K. Werden, Jennifer S. Powers

Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

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To test a new hypothesis explaining Fabaceae success in tropical dry forests, we compared seed germination of 34 species including legumes and non-legumes. Legume seeds germinated twice as fast with higher final percentages compared to other taxa, which may afford them a competitive advantage in highly seasonal environments.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	277-280
Number of pages	4
Journal	Biotropica
Volume	47
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.12210
State	Published - May 1 2015

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Keywords

Costa Rica
Fabaceae
Germination rate
Plant traits
Seed germination
Tropical dry forest

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