A Comparison of Seed Predation, Seed Dispersal, and Seedling Herbivory in Oak and Hickory: Species with Contrasting Regenerating Abilities in a Bluegrass Savanna—Woodland Habitat

Quercus (oak) regeneration failure threatens many forest and savanna communities worldwide, where preservation of vegetation structure and composition depends on acorns germinating and surviving into adulthood. However, predation on the acorns and browsing of seedlings limits oak regeneration. To be...

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Published in:	Northeastern naturalist Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 466 - 481
Main Authors:	Cilles, Sara E, Coy, Garnett, Stieha, Christopher R, Cox, John J, Crowley, Philip H, Maehr, David S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Steuben Humboldt Field Research Institute 2016 Eagle Hill Institute Northeastern Naturalist
Subjects:	Colleges & universities Rodents Seeds Kentucky
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