Early growth adaptability of four mangrove species under the canopy of an introduced mangrove plantation: Implications for restoration

Peng, Yisheng; Jun-ming, Diao; Zheng, Mingyuan; Guan, Dongsheng; Zhang, Renduo; Chen, Guizhu; Lee, Joe

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2016.04.044

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“…Bruguiera gymnorhiza and K. obovata presented higher survival rate under low light irradiance condition than A. corniculatum in S. apetala plantations [25]. We also found that B. gymnorrhiza and K. obovata had higher survival rates than the other species under 90% canopy closure.…”

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Interactive Effects of Intertidal Elevation and Light Level on Early Growth of Five Mangrove Species under Sonneratia apetala Buch. Hamplantation Canopy: Turning Monocultures to Mixed Forests

Jiang

Guan

Xiong

et al. 2019

Forests

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The introduced Sonneratia apetala Buch. Hamplantation plantations have occupied more than 3800 ha in China. The prevalence, fast growth rate, and high seed production of S. apetala have raised concerns about the risks to native mangrove habitats. Efforts are required to convert these introduced monocultures to mixed or native forests. In this study, we examined native mangrove colonization in the introduced S. apetala plantations at the Qi’ao Island, Zhuhai, China. A 12-month field study was conducted to evaluate the effects of intertidal elevation and light level on the survival and early growth of five native mangrove species, viz., Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (L.) Savigny, Kandelia obovata Sheue, Liu & Yong, Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco, Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh., and Rhizophora stylosa Griff.. Across intertidal elevations and light levels, the survival of B.gymnorrhiza was the highest. All the species had relatively higher survival rates under 30% canopy closure. Although the seedlings survived best at high intertidal elevation, the relative growth rate (RGR) was the highest at low intertidal elevation, and it was promoted by high light level. The stem height at low intertidal elevation was higher than that at high intertidal elevation, and it was the highest under 30% canopy closure. B. gymnorrhiza and R. stylosa at high intertidal elevation had relatively high leaf numbers, whereas K. obovata and A. marina showed a reverse tendency. The growth of stem diameter showed a decreasing trend initially and then increased with better performance at low intertidal elevations, and B. gymnorrhiza presented the best value under 30% canopy closure. Bruguiera gymnorrhiza showed the highest growth rate under similar conditions. Overall, intensive canopy thinning is an effective measure to promote native mangrove growth in S. apetala plantations. Additionally, increasing planting density especially at low intertidal elevations may improve native mangrove establishment and growth. Furthermore, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza is the best choice in the effort to plant native species in S. apetala plantations in the study area.

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“…A 12-month study showed that B. gymnorrhiza was the most stable and exhibited an adaptive response to low light condition, followed by K. obovata and A. corniculatum in the understory of S. apetala plantations in China [25]. The height of R. apiculata and Bruguiera cylindrica (L.)Bl.…”

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Interactive Effects of Intertidal Elevation and Light Level on Early Growth of Five Mangrove Species under Sonneratia apetala Buch. Hamplantation Canopy: Turning Monocultures to Mixed Forests

Jiang

Guan

Xiong

et al. 2019

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“…This site had a lower complexity and a more open canopy that allowed more light to penetrate and reaching the substrate, promoting more growth. This is supported by Peng et al (2016) who reported that the absence of light was one of the main limiting factors in early growth for mangroves. Krauss (2008) concluded that light gaps are important for mangrove forest development.…”

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Structural characterization, reproductive phenology and anthropogenic disturbance of mangroves in Costa do Sol, Bons Sinais Estuary and Pemba-Metuge from Mozambique

Amade

Chirwa

Falcão

et al. 2018

Journal of Sustainable Forestry

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Mangrove forests are among the most important ecosystems with high ecological and economic value. In order to better understand and conserve this ecosystem, we aim to provide an overview of mangrove structure along the southern, central and northern parts of Mozambique, in Costa do Sol (CS), Bons Sinais Estuary (BSE) and Pemba-Metuge (PM), respectively. A total of 10 plots/site (10 × 10 m) along a transect perpendicular to the seashore were used. Inside the plots, the stem diameter and height were measured, and the species identified. The phenology and deforestation were categorized, and dead stumps were identified by species and its diameter measured. A total of five mangrove CONTACT Faura M. C.

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“…The early life stage is also an appropriate period to reduce the biological invasions by manipulating the degree of disturbance or productivity in forest management 87 . Shading, inundation or harvesting is the major measurements to control the invasiveness of a species 88,89 . Understanding how the introduced invasive and native species respond to changing environments will be a necessity for humankind to preserve robust ecosystem functioning.…”

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Introduced non-native mangroves express better growth performance than co-occurring native mangroves

Fazlioglu

Chen

2020

Sci Rep

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Mangroves are salt-tolerant woody species occurring in tropical/subtropical coastal habitats. plantation of fast-growing non-native mangrove species has been used as a tool for mangrove restoration/ reforestation in several countries. However, the fast-growth ability can make recently introduced species invasive as they can possibly replace co-occurring native mangroves through expressing higher growth performance and phenotypic plasticity. Therefore, quantifying growth differences between native versus non-native mangrove species is important for forest ecology and management. in this meta-analysis, we compared the growth performance of non-native and native mangrove species pairs by analysing all available results in the literature (33 studies). We found that non-native mangrove species performed better than co-occurring native mangrove species in their introduced regions (Log response ratio = 0.51 ± 0.05) and they also expressed higher trait plasticity. Therefore, these species can be potentially invasive owing to their greater competitive advantage. However, the growth difference was diminished at higher latitudes where native mangrove species seem to perform as well as non-native mangrove species do. This is the first meta-analysis on the growth response of mangroves and it has consequential management implications. We suggest that planting of non-native mangrove species should be avoided and their spread should be monitored.

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Early growth adaptability of four mangrove species under the canopy of an introduced mangrove plantation: Implications for restoration

Cited by 37 publications

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Interactive Effects of Intertidal Elevation and Light Level on Early Growth of Five Mangrove Species under Sonneratia apetala Buch. Hamplantation Canopy: Turning Monocultures to Mixed Forests

Interactive Effects of Intertidal Elevation and Light Level on Early Growth of Five Mangrove Species under Sonneratia apetala Buch. Hamplantation Canopy: Turning Monocultures to Mixed Forests

Structural characterization, reproductive phenology and anthropogenic disturbance of mangroves in Costa do Sol, Bons Sinais Estuary and Pemba-Metuge from Mozambique

Introduced non-native mangroves express better growth performance than co-occurring native mangroves

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