Population dynamics and production of seeds of Eugenia involucrata in subtropical seasonal forest

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the structure and dynamics of Eugenia involucrata DC. in the remaining of Subtropical Seasonal Forest to evaluate its seeds collection potential. In order to characterize the species, we systematically carried out an inventory for three consecutive years with the marking of 14 lots measuring 20 × 100 m, which were divided into sub-lots so that we could evaluate size classes (height > 30 cm) at different sample intensities. Concurrently, we studied the species seed rain and phenology using potential parent trees for seed collection. The flowering and fruiting of the species occurred in September and November, respectively, with low rate of synchrony. Eugenia involucrata is a species that occurs discretely in the remnant forest studied in terms of structure and dynamics, requiring great efforts to collect seeds.

wild cherry; population structure; seed rain