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Factors influencing the seed source and sink functions of a floodplain nature reserve in the Netherlands

2011; Wiley; Volume: 22; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1654-1103.2011.01261.x

1654-1103

Hester Soomers, Judith M. Sarneel, Wouter Patberg, Steven K. Verbeek, P.A. Verweij, Martin J. Wassen, Rudy van Diggelen,

Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics

Journal of Vegetation ScienceVolume 22, Issue 3 p. 445-456 Factors influencing the seed source and sink functions of a floodplain nature reserve in the Netherlands Hester Soomers, Hester Soomers Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, NL-3508 TC Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorJudith M. Sarneel, Judith M. Sarneel Ecology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Science, P.O. Box 80084, NL-3508 TB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorWouter Patberg, Wouter Patberg Laboratory of Plant Physiology, University of Groningen, Kerklaan 30, NL-9751 NN Haren, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorSteven K. Verbeek, Steven K. Verbeek Water Board 'Noorderzijlvest', P.O. Box 18, NL-9700 AA Groningen, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorPita A. Verweij, Pita A. Verweij Group Science, Technology and Society, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, P.O. box 80083 NL-3508 TB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorMartin J. Wassen, Martin J. Wassen Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, NL-3508 TC Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorRudy van Diggelen, Rudy van Diggelen Ecosystem Management Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium and Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. P.O. Box 800, NL-9700 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.Search for more papers by this author Hester Soomers, Hester Soomers Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, NL-3508 TC Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorJudith M. Sarneel, Judith M. Sarneel Ecology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Science, P.O. Box 80084, NL-3508 TB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorWouter Patberg, Wouter Patberg Laboratory of Plant Physiology, University of Groningen, Kerklaan 30, NL-9751 NN Haren, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorSteven K. Verbeek, Steven K. Verbeek Water Board 'Noorderzijlvest', P.O. Box 18, NL-9700 AA Groningen, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorPita A. Verweij, Pita A. Verweij Group Science, Technology and Society, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, P.O. box 80083 NL-3508 TB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorMartin J. Wassen, Martin J. Wassen Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, NL-3508 TC Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for more papers by this authorRudy van Diggelen, Rudy van Diggelen Ecosystem Management Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium and Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. P.O. Box 800, NL-9700 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.Search for more papers by this author First published: 11 February 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1654-1103.2011.01261.xCitations: 10 Co-ordinating Editor: David Ward Soomers, H. (corresponding author, H.Soomers@geo.uu.nl) & Wassen, M.J. (m.wassen@geo.uu.nl): Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, NL-3508 TC Utrecht, The NetherlandsSarneel, J.M. (j.sarneel@nioo.knaw.nl): Ecology and Biodiversity, Faculty of Science, P.O. Box 80084, NL-3508 TB Utrecht, The NetherlandsPatberg, W. (w.patberg@rug.nl): Laboratory of Plant Physiology, University of Groningen, Kerklaan 30, NL-9751 NN Haren, The NetherlandsVerbeek, S.K. (s.verbeek@noorderzijlvest.nl): Water Board 'Noorderzijlvest', P.O. Box 18, NL-9700 AA Groningen, The NetherlandsVerweij, P.A. (p.a.verweij@uu.nl): Group Science, Technology and Society, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, P.O. box 80083 NL-3508 TB Utrecht, The NetherlandsVan Diggelen, R. (ruurd.van.diggelen@ua.ac.be): Ecosystem Management Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium and Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. P.O. Box 800, NL-9700 AV Groningen, The Netherlands. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Question: How do species traits and abiotic factors influence the extent of hydrochorous dispersal into and out of a small floodplain area along a free-flowing river in The Netherlands? Location: The Kappersbult nature reserve (53°07′28″N, 6°37′14″E), which is a floodplain along the Dutch River Drentsche Aa. Methods: Seeds transported by the river were collected in fine mesh nets for 24 consecutive hours once or twice a week for 1 year, upstream and downstream of the studied floodplain. Data on the captured seeds were related to species traits and abiotic factors and species composition in the floodplain. Results: The floodplain functioned both as a seed source and sink. High levels of river water seemed to promote seed transport to or from the floodplain. Seeds of riverbank species occurred significantly more often in the river water than expected. Net source species had significantly higher seed production, taller stature and higher seed buoyancy, but lower site elevation than net sink species. Seed weight was significantly higher for sink species than for other species. Conclusion: Our study found that inundation, and therefore more natural river water management, is a prerequisite for seed transport to and from a floodplain. The restoration of target floodplain vegetation may be successful for common species that produce many seeds and grow in proximity to the river. Consequently, it is expected that the probability of restoring vegetation types that occur further from the river, such as wet grasslands, by hydrochorous dispersal is low. Citing Literature Supporting Information Table S1. Plant species for which (I) seeds were captured in the River Drentsche Aa and/or (II) occur in the Kappersbult floodplain (last column). The second and third columns indicate number of seeds caught downstream and upstream, respectively, computed to annual figures. Please note: Wiley-Blackwell is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting materials supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing material) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. 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