A Vegetational Continuum of the Upland Forests of Three Counties in South Central Missouri

Stands in the upland forests of Texas, Shannon, and Carter counties in South Central Missouri were included in this study. Sampling of the vegetation in these stands resulted in the establishment of importance values, the subsequent assignment of adaptation numbers, and the computation of a continuum index for each stand. The continuum indices were then used as a basis for the ordination of the exposure, species diversity, elevation, and soil pH of each stand. Linear regression and analysis of variance were used when applicable to test the significance of these relationships. Results indicated no significant relationship between exposure and continuum numbers. However, significant negative linear trends were indicated for species diversity and continuum numbers, and soil pH and continuum numbers. A significant positive linear trend was indicated for elevation and continuum numbers.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Biology

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biology

Year

1977

Author dc:creator

• Pope, Charles L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Paul Redfearn

• Biology

Statement dc:rights

• © Charles L Pope

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/635

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1636