Synzoochory is the dispersal of seeds by seed-caching animals. The animal partner in this
interaction plays a dual role, acting both as seed disperser and seed predator. We propose …

The field of plant population ecology has advanced considerably in the last decade since
the first edition was published. In particular there have been substantial and ongoing …

The predator satiation and predator dispersal hypotheses provide alternative explanations
for masting. Both assume satiation of seed-eating vertebrates. They differ in whether …

Theoretical models suggest that species abundance plays a crucial role in mutualism; high
densities can lead to overexploitation. Additionally, mutualistic benefits are expected to …

Non‐native tree species and mixed forests have been increasingly employed in forestry
practice as a safeguard against climate change and as a tool to foster biodiversity while …

Individual variation in seed size and seed production is high in many plant species. How
does this variation affect seed-dispersing animals and, in turn, the fitness of individual …

The distributions of small rodents in mountainous environments across different elevations
can provide important information regarding the effects of climate change on the dispersal of …

Scatter‐hoarding rodents play a crucial role in seed survival and seed dispersal. As one of
the most important seed traits, seed size and its effect on rodent–seed interaction attract lots …

Soil seedbanks play a key role in forest plant communities, contributing to regeneration and
acting as a refuge from seed predators. This study provides evidence that seeds entering the …

The sizes of both seed dispersers and seeds are traits that are likely to interact to influence
seed fate in many synzoochoric plant species. Here, we examined whether members of a …