Seeds dispersal, regeneration and regrowth of Pinus taeda in North Plateau of Santa Catarina State, Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.4336/2018.pfb.38e201801651Keywords:
Plant ecology, Introduced species, SustainabilityAbstract
Pinus plantations cover approximately 1.6 million ha in Brazil. Since pines are considered to be alien invaders with the potential to modify natural environments, the aim of this study was to evaluate seed dispersal, establishment and control of Pinus taeda L., in order to characterize its biological invasion potential under different situations. We studied the dispersal/viability of pine seeds at 25 m, 50 m, 75 m, 100 m, 125 m and 150 m for from the border of a commercial stand, in North, South, East and West directions. Besides, 800 seeds of this species were sown in 11 different sites, ranging from a preserved natural forest to open habitats, in order to evaluate the regeneration potential. Regrowth was also monitored in stumps cut at 10 cm above ground, in well drained or moist sites. Seed dispersal and germination were higher in the South direction and up to 25 m. In the preserved forest no seed germinated, probably due to low light incidence, while in more open habitats they not only germinated but also established. Regrowth was not observed under any studied condition.
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