Hastings Natural History Reservation

19 Feb, 04 AM - 09 May, 05 AM

Joining Walt Koenig and collaborators in their long-term study of the proximate factors affecting reproduction of California oaks. We are testing alternative hypotheses for highly variable and spatially synchronized seed production (mast-fruiting or masting behavior), focusing in particular on the valley oak (Quercus lobata). Specific activities associated with the project include setting up and maintaining pollen traps from approximately mid-February to late April each year; performing weekly phenology surveys at three study sites (Hastings Reservation, Jasper Ridge, and Sedgwick Reserve); following flower development in a series of marked trees at Hastings Reservation; checking and collecting data from iButtons attached to marked trees; and quantifying acorn production at 18 sites in California each September.

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Under Project # 22313 | Research

Behavioral Ecology of Seed Production in California Oaks

research_scientist - Cornell University

Reservation Members(s)

Ian Pearse Feb 19 - May 9, 2011 (80 days)

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Hastings Cabin 1 Feb 19 - May 9, 2011