title: Apparatus for measuring the fall velocity of anemochorous diaspores, with results from two plant communities.
abstract: A simple and easy to handle apparatus for measuring the fall velocity of anemochorous diaspores is described. Plumed and winged diaspores from two plant communities of different densities and stabilities were compared. Diaspores of species from an unstable pioneer community had a significantly better flight ability than diaspores from a denser and more stable community.
authors.affiliation: Botanisches Institut I, Justus Liebig-Universität, Senckenbergstrasse 17-25, W-6300, Giessen, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: Bettina
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schulz
authors.affiliation: Botanisches Institut I, Justus Liebig-Universität, Senckenbergstrasse 17-25, W-6300, Giessen, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: Joachim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Döring
authors.affiliation: Botanisches Institut I, Justus Liebig-Universität, Senckenbergstrasse 17-25, W-6300, Giessen, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: Gerhard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gottsberger
keywords: Anemochorous diaspores; Apparatus; Effectiveness of dispersal; Plant communities; Sinking velocities