Abstract
To be able to deseribe the structure and functioning of Miscanthus sinensis grassland, its floristie composition, life-form spectra, stand productivity and dry matter allocation were studied. 43 species were to be found during the growing season of 1976. 29 species, and 345 individuals per 1 m2, were observed in the sample areas in September. The values for standing crop of constituent species have been arranged in ascending order. The dominant Raunkiaer life-forms were the hemicryptophyte and geophyte. The stand was characterized by erect and tufted forms in Numata's system of growth form classification. The standing crop of the whole stand decreased from April to June, then increased from mid-July. The maximum standing crop of 3346 g m-2was observed in September. The net production of the stand was 959.4 g m-2year-1. Fifty one percent of this net production was allocated to the underground organs which consume it for respiration during winter and for initial growth in the next growing season.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
