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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1983.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1983
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The object of this study was to determine habitat preference (seedlings)
and adults) and the population status of the Florida Royal Palm
(Roystonea elata (Bartram) F. Harper], in the Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve. Associated species, seedling establishment and germination,
growth rates, size class ratios and elevation of establishment
(epiphytic nature) were examined. The palm showed a preference for high
ground as indicated by the increasing colonization of elevated logging
tramways. Seeds germinated under low light conditions in 17-22 days.
Seedlings had an escalating growth rate from 4.2 em/year for seedlings
to approximately 50 em/year for adults. Each size class was well represented
in the Fakahatchee Strand, suggesting that reproduction was not
being hindered by changes in water level, cold and area urbanization.
Elevation of seedling establishment was a function of water level during
that particular year and did not correlate year to year. These data
indicate a stabilization of the Royal Palm population in the Fakahatchee
Strand.
and adults) and the population status of the Florida Royal Palm
(Roystonea elata (Bartram) F. Harper], in the Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve. Associated species, seedling establishment and germination,
growth rates, size class ratios and elevation of establishment
(epiphytic nature) were examined. The palm showed a preference for high
ground as indicated by the increasing colonization of elevated logging
tramways. Seeds germinated under low light conditions in 17-22 days.
Seedlings had an escalating growth rate from 4.2 em/year for seedlings
to approximately 50 em/year for adults. Each size class was well represented
in the Fakahatchee Strand, suggesting that reproduction was not
being hindered by changes in water level, cold and area urbanization.
Elevation of seedling establishment was a function of water level during
that particular year and did not correlate year to year. These data
indicate a stabilization of the Royal Palm population in the Fakahatchee
Strand.
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Extent
64 p.
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Identifier
14154
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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1983.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1983
Date Text
1983
Date Issued (EDTF)
1983
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FAU
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FADT14154
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monographic
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Attributed name: Department of Biological Sciences
Person Preferred Name
JONES, JULIE LYNN
Graduate College
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64 p.
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ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE FLORIDA ROYAL PALM, ROYSTONEA ELATA (BARTRAM) F. HARPER
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1983
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Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL
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Title
ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE FLORIDA ROYAL PALM, ROYSTONEA ELATA (BARTRAM) F. HARPER
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ECOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE FLORIDA ROYAL PALM, ROYSTONEA ELATA (BARTRAM) F. HARPER