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Ramet production byMallotus japonicus, a common pioneer tree in temperate Japan

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To clarify the characteristics of clonal growth ofMallotus japonicus, we excavated all roots of this species in a plot and ascertained the connections between shoots. All shoots examined were ramets that originated from roots. Young ramets grew in shady sites as well as sunnier sites, indicating that ramet production was not dependent on local light conditions.

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RLJ:

relative light intensity

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  1. Institute for Basin Ecosystem Studies, Gifu University, Yanagido, 501-1112, Gifu, Japan

    Masako Mishio

  2. Biological Diversity and Resources, Faculty of Agriculture, Gifu University, Yanagido, 501-1112, Gifu, Japan

    Nobumitsu Kawakubo

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Mishio, M., Kawakubo, N. Ramet production byMallotus japonicus, a common pioneer tree in temperate Japan. J. Plant Res. 111, 459–462 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02507811

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