Species-specific responses of growth and biomass distribution to trellis availability in three temperate lianas

Wyka, Tomasz P.; Zadworny, Marcin; Mucha, Joanna; Żytkowiak, Roma; Nowak, Kinga; Oleksyn, Jacek

doi:10.1007/s00468-019-01828-3

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“…Though little is known about the switch between the self-supporting and climbing phases, a fast pace of vertical expansion or bending is necessary in the search for support [64,65]. Having a higher SSL is an easy way to gain such support [66], although it may adversely affect its self-support and stem stability [67]; however, once support is gained, the longer stem or bigger SSL, as compared with trees, pays off.…”

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“…Higher per unit of dry mass used in organs (leaves, stems, and roots) indicates strategies of resource optimization. Both higher SLA and LAR in species of the liana-dominated cluster suggested they optimized their already limited dry leaf mass to capture light [67]. SLA and LAR are classic traits which are thought to be of paramount importance for plant performance [49].…”

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Whole-Plant Seedling Functional Traits Suggest Lianas Also Support “Fast-Slow” Plant Economics Spectrum

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Prachanun²,

Sonsuthi³

et al. 2022

Forests

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Lianas are predicted to perform better than trees during seasonal drought among tropical forests, which has substantial implications for tree and forest dynamics. Here, we use whole-plant trait comparison to test whether lianas allocated on the resource acquisitive end of the continuum of woody plant strategies. We measured morphological and biomass allocation traits for seedlings of 153 species of trees and lianas occurring in a tropical forest in Thailand during the dry season. We first compared trait differences between lianas and trees directly, and then classified all species based on their trait similarities. We found that liana seedlings had significantly higher specific leaf areas and specific stem lengths than co-occurring tree seedlings. Trait similarity classification resulted in a liana-dominated cluster and a tree-dominated cluster. Compared to the tree-dominated cluster, species in the liana-dominated cluster were characterized by a consistent pattern of lower dry matter content and cheaper and more efficient per dry mass unit investment in both above- and below-ground organs. The consistency of all organs operating in tandem for dry matter content, together with optimized investment in them per mass unit, implied that the lianas and trees can be highly overlapped on the strategy gradient of the resource acquisition continuum.

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Whole-Plant Seedling Functional Traits Suggest Lianas Also Support “Fast-Slow” Plant Economics Spectrum

Sun

Prachanun²,

Sonsuthi³

et al. 2022

Forests

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“…The fruits of E. lobata can be developed at different heights because of the climbing strategy. In some climbing plants, the use of external support modifies biomass allocation and stimulates growth, whereas in other species, it may negatively affect growth, indicating a cost associated with climbing [1,61]. Moreover, the non-climbing plants that provide mechanical support for the climbing plants are also competitors for light, water, and nutrients [1,62].…”

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The Relationships of Habitat Conditions, Height Level, and Geographical Position with Fruit and Seed Traits in Populations of Invasive Vine Echinocystis lobata (Cucurbitaceae) in Central and Eastern Europe

Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt¹,

Pliszko

Barabasz‐Krasny

et al. 2022

Forests

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In climbing plants, fruits can be formed at different heights, depending on the height of external support. However, the effect of height on fruit and seed traits in invasive vines of Cucurbitaceae has not been intensively studied so far. In Europe, Echinocystis lobata, a North American member of Cucurbitaceae, is considered one of the most abundant invasive alien plants spreading in natural riparian forests, thickets, and tall herbs, whereas it is a rare species in urban woodlands. In this study, we tested the variability of selected fruit and seed traits of E. lobata in connection with habitat origin (natural, semi-natural, and anthropogenic), habitat type (using the EUNIS habitat classification), height (the distance between the fruit and the ground), and geographical position. The study was conducted in 2018 in 65 sites located in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia. In each study site, a random sample of 10 fresh mature fruits of E. lobata was collected from subsequent 0.50 m intervals of height. The length, the width, and the weight of the fresh fruits, as well as the total number of seeds and number of undeveloped seeds per fruit, were examined. Moreover, the well-developed seeds from selected study sites were weighed. The statistical analysis showed the significant effect of habitat origin, habitat type, and height on most of the studied fruit and seed traits. The largest range of height (from 0.00 to 4.00 m) was observed in two types of habitats (F—heathland, scrub, and tundra; and G—woodland, forest, and other wooded land). The total number of seeds per fruit was positively correlated with the length, width, and weight of the fresh fruits. The fruits were a little heavier and bigger in natural habitats located in the northeast of the study area. The distribution of fruits at different heights may contribute to better dispersal of seeds by animals and wind, and may also better protect the seeds from being eaten by granivorous animals. The defence against seed-eating animals is expected to be stronger in semi-natural habitats, as well as on banks and shores of inland surface waters, where the seed production is the highest. The influence of seed traits on seed germination and seedling survival in various habitats and their importance in the invasiveness of E. lobata require further study.

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“…For a plant species that is incapable of growing upright on its own, the optimal circumstance is to climb a tree or other support, which allows it to maximise its photosynthetic capacity. Ground‐based vegetative spread permits an established liana to expand its range, albeit incrementally, while searching for trees to support its stems (Wyka et al, 2019). Research has shown that many species of creeping lianas can produce dense networks of branching stems, both above and below ground (Buru et al, 2016; Leicht‐Young et al, 2011; Putz, 1984; Sakai et al, 2002; Schnitzer et al, 2000).…”

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Potential importance of vegetative spread and fragment regeneration for invasiveness of Clematis vitalba

Jarvis‐Lowry,

Harrington,

Ghanizadeh

et al. 2024

Weed Research

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Identifying characteristics of invasive species or growth forms that facilitate their range expansion is critical for management. Clematis vitalba L. (old man's beard) is an invasive temperate liana in many areas of its introduction, yet its seedlings do not thrive in circumstances where resources are limited. Although some lianas in both tropical and temperate climates have been shown to spread by clonal stems along the ground, the bulk of previous research on C. vitalba reproduction has focused largely on aspects of seed ecology. The vegetative growth of the species is poorly understood. The first objective of our study was to evaluate the use of vegetative spread by C. vitalba as a means of local dispersal and population growth. We excavated ten 1‐m2 plots in infested riparian zones and found an extensive, branching network of creeping stems, both above and below ground. Our second objective was to test the ability of C. vitalba stem fragments to act as vegetative propagules. After 4 months, ~50% of two‐node fragments had regenerated, from both creeping and climbing stems. These studies help explain how a temperate liana forms populations and dominate ecological communities. The findings provide good evidence that C. vitalba may rely quite heavily on asexual reproduction. In addition, the results document liana stem phenotypic plasticity; fragmented climbing stems are just as likely as fragmented creeping stems to reprogram shoot tissue systems, generate roots and regrow as independent plants.

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Species-specific responses of growth and biomass distribution to trellis availability in three temperate lianas

Cited by 11 publications

References 38 publications

Whole-Plant Seedling Functional Traits Suggest Lianas Also Support “Fast-Slow” Plant Economics Spectrum

Whole-Plant Seedling Functional Traits Suggest Lianas Also Support “Fast-Slow” Plant Economics Spectrum

The Relationships of Habitat Conditions, Height Level, and Geographical Position with Fruit and Seed Traits in Populations of Invasive Vine Echinocystis lobata (Cucurbitaceae) in Central and Eastern Europe

Potential importance of vegetative spread and fragment regeneration for invasiveness of Clematis vitalba

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