Multi-species pattern analysis of Mediterranean pastures in three stages of ecological succession
| Title | Multi-species pattern analysis of Mediterranean pastures in three stages of ecological succession |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1986 |
| Authors | Castro, I., Sterling A., & Galiano E. F. |
| Journal | Plant Ecology |
| Volume | 68 |
| Pagination | 37-42 |
| Keywords | grassland, mediterranean pasture, pattern analysis, principal components analysis, succession |
| Abstract | Multi-species patterns were analyzed in three stages of ecological succession in oligotrophic pastures in Central Spain using a new method of analysis. The method is based on plotting the species coordinates of principal components analysis undertaken at different block sizes. It allows the detection of any heterogenei- ty present and reveals both microtopographical and macrotopographical trends in species patterns. |
