ABSTRACT A mechanistic understanding of seed movement and survival is important both
for the development of theoretical models of plant population dynamics, spatial spread, and …

We propose a conceptual framework for restoration of threatened plant species that
encourages integration of technological, ecological, and social spheres. A sphere …

American chestnut restoration depends on a multitude of biological, administrative, and
technological factors. Germplasm traditionally bred for resistance to the chestnut blight …

Both seed predators and herbivores can have profound effects on individual plant growth,
reproduction and survival, but their population‐level effects are less well understood. While …

The nutritious acorns produced by oak trees (Quercus spp.) are attacked frequently by
insects that feed on seed reserves. However, previous studies have partly considered the …

Blight-resistant American chestnut (Castanea dentata) may soon be commercially available,
but few studies have tested methods to produce high quality seedlings that will be …

Abstract Tanoak Lithocarpus hancei (Fagaceae) is one of the dominant species in the high
diversity subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests in SW China. However, seedlings of L …

Facilitative or positive interactions are ubiquitous in nature and play a fundamental role in
the configuration of ecological communities. In particular, habitat modification and niche …

American chestnut (Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh. once occurred over much of the
eastern deciduous forests of North America (Russell, 1987), with a natural range exceeding …

Among coastal plant species at risk from rapid environmental changes is the North American
Great Lakes dune endemic Cirsium pitcheri. Despite being listed as federally threatened …