The mystery of masting in trees

Walter D. Koenig; Johannes M.H. Knops

doi:10.1511/2005.4.340

The mystery of masting in trees

Walter D. Koenig^*
, Johannes M.H. Knops

^*Corresponding author for this work

University of California at Berkeley
Hastings Natural History Reservation
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Abstract

In this article, we describe the ecological and economic consequences of masting and discuss what causes seed production to vary so widely. This leads us to review the latest research into proposed mechanisms that govern the synchronous production of seed across wide geographic areas. Finally, we speculate on the admittedly uncertain effects of global climate change on ecosystems in which masting plays a crucial role.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	340-347
Number of pages	8
Journal	American Scientist
Volume	93
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1511/2005.4.340
Publication status	Published - Jul 2005
Externally published	Yes

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