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Alpine Treelines pp 113–130Cite as

Reproduction, early life stages and tree demography

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This chapter documents seed traits and seed production near treeline, germination and seedling establishment, and the progession of growth and development to the sapling stage. Population processes and demography data are presented from around the world. Life cycle issues and reproductive limitations are discussed.

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  1. Institute of Botany, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland

    Professor Dr. Christian Körner

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Körner, C. (2012). Reproduction, early life stages and tree demography. In: Alpine Treelines. Springer, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-0396-0_9

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