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Contents
Part 2 Stand Structure and Dynamics ................................................... 29
3
Stand Structure, Aboveground Biomass and Production
J.J. Ibanez, M.J. Lledo, J.R. Sanchez, and F. Roda ................................... 31
3.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 31
3.2
The Database ........................................................................................... 32
3.3
Stand Structure ....................................................................................... 34
3.4 Aboveground Biomass ............................................................................ 35
3.5 Stand Dynamics ...................................................................................... 37
3.5.1 Demographic Changes ........................................................................... 37
3.5.2 Tree Growth ............................................................................................. 37
3.6 Aboveground Production ....................................................................... 39
3.7 Structure, Biomass and Production
in Mediterranean Holm Oak Forests ..................................................... 41
References ..................... ,..................................................................................... 43
4
Structure and Dynamics of the Root System
J. Canadell, A. Djema, B. Lopez, F. Lloret, S. Sabate, D. Siscart,
and C.A. Gracia........................................................................................ 47
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 47
4.2
The Database ........................................................................................... 48
4.3
Structure of the Root System ................................................................. 49
4.4 Lignotubers .............................................................................................. 51
4.5
Allometric Relationships Between Aboveand Belowground Biomass ..................................................................... 52
4.6
Root Biomass ........................................................................................... 53
4.7
Fine Roots ................................................................................................ 54
References ........................................................................................................... 56
5
Resprouting Dynamics
J.M. Espelta, S. Sabate, and J. Retana ...................................................... 61
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 61
5.2
Resprouting Response of Holm Oak after Disturbance ...................... 62
5.3
Main Sprout Features .............................................................................. 64
5.4 Sprout Dynamics in the Stool................................................................ 66
5.5
Consequences of Resprouting Dynamics at the Stand Level .............. 70
References ........................................................................................................... 71