By linking phenological patterns not only to climatic factors but also to plant functional traits
we may gain a better understanding of plant community function and assembly. While …

This study examines the seed dispersal spectrum of the tropical dry forests of Southern
Ecuador, in an effort to contribute to the knowledge of the complex dynamics of tropical dry …

In tropical dry forests, a high interspecific variation in the strategies of fruiting phenology has
been documented. Therefore, phenological responses may be mediated by influence of …

This study describes the fruiting phenology of woody plants and their dispersal syndromes in
caatinga (semi-arid region in the northeast of Brazil). The fruiting phenology of 42 species …

Questions (1) Do woody species flourish and fructify according to environmental
seasonality?(2) Is there a positive correlation with dry/rainy season?(3) Are the flowering …

Aims Plant recruitment may occur immediately after seed dispersal from the mother plant, or
be delayed through the formation of soil seed banks. These strategies are known to be …

Phenological patterns of dry tropical forests have been related to environmental factors,
mainly rainfall and insolation, and to plant endogenous rhythms inherent to trees as large …

This study describes the dispersal phenology and syndromes in Gutianshan 24ha plot in a
subtropical broad-leaved forest of China. The 130 0.5 m2 seed traps collected 69,115 …

We review data on the relationship between seed dispersal of trees and treefall gap
dynamics at the population and community levels in tropical rain forests. We recognize two …

The widely documented loss of tropical dry forests (TDFs) is a consequence of multiple and
complex causes. The conservation status of Colombian TDFs is critical; currently, these …