The effect of the light environment on population size of the epiphytic herb, Lepanthes rupestris (Orchidaceae)

Authors

  • Francheska Ruiz-Canino Department of Biology, 100 Carr. 908, University of Puerto Rico at Humacao, Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791-4300, USA
  • Denny Fernández Department of Biology, 100 Carr. 908, University of Puerto Rico at Humacao, Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791-4300, USA
  • Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman Institute of Tropical Ecosystems Studies, University of Puerto Rico, Box 21910, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico 00931-21910, USA.
  • Raymond Tremblay Department of Biology, PO Box 23360, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 00931-3360, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v7i1-2.19564

Keywords:

Lepanthes, metapopulation, hemispherical canopy photographs, light parameters 

Abstract

The demographic dynamics of plant populations will depend on the relative role of density-dependent versus density-independent factors on population reg- ulation. Density-independent factors (i.e. changes in climate, fire, hurricanes) will affect plant survival and reproduction within a population in a manner that is independent of the density of individuals. 

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Published

2015-06-17

How to Cite

Ruiz-Canino, F., Fernández, D., Meléndez-Ackerman, E., & Tremblay, R. (2015). The effect of the light environment on population size of the epiphytic herb, Lepanthes rupestris (Orchidaceae). Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 7(1-2). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v7i1-2.19564