Claim · model-written summary
Cone traits that differed between cone types conferred little seed survival advantage under simulated fire.
Not reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageInteractorInteractor roleSecond interactorSecond interactor roleComparatorSettingDirectionValue
Verbatim
t0“serotinous and nonserotinous conifers”
e2“those that differed (e.g. density and moisture) conferred little seed survival advantage under simulated fire”
Title
Cone allometry and seed protection from fire are similar in serotinous and nonserotinous conifers
David F. Greene; Jeffrey M. Kane; Edith Pounden; et al. New Phytologist 2024. doi:10.1111/nph.19578
Other claims from this paper (5)
- Observation Fire-relevant cone traits were largely similar between serotinous and nonserotinous cones.
- Observation Cone size and seed depth within the cone were the most important traits influencing seed survival.
- Observation Seed depth within the cone was an allometric function of cone mass for both cone types.
- Observation Nonserotinous cones should not suffer significantly greater seed necrosis than serotinous cones of equal size.
- Observation Closed nonserotinous cones with mature seeds may achieve substantial regeneration after fire if they are large enough.