Abstract
The Size-density relationship may be a valuable tool to reveal the extent of competition and
mechanisms for distribution patterns, structure and functioning of woody species in savanna
vegetation types. A study on the relationship between size and density of Acacia mellifera in the
highland savanna of Namibia was carried out to try to facilitate an understanding of the
development of stand density in relation to size (height) of A. mellifera. Data was collected at
Neudamm farm in three camps that are inhabited by pure stands of A. mellifera. A total of ten
clumps in each camp were selected, and the following recordings were made: Height (size) of the
selected reference tree within the clump, crown diameter and crown form, and the distance to its
two nearest neighbors. Another approach to data collection was the use of the nearest neighbor
method, where every A. mellifera at every fifth point along a transect line was selected, its
height, distance to nearest neighbor as well as the height of the neighbor were recorded. The
results were analyzed with a linear model test to investigate the size-density relationship. The
result from the test indicated that there is no significant relationship (P>0.05) between the two.
Significant relationship (P
NGARUKA, E (2021). The Relationship Between Size And Density Of Acacia Mellifera In The Highland Savanna Of Namibia, And Its Influence On The Grass Species Composition And Soil Nutrients. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-relationship-between-size-and-density-of-acacia-mellifera-in-the-highland-savanna-of-namibia-and-its-influence-on-the-grass-species-composition-and-soil-nutrients
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NGARUKA, ERASTUS . "The Relationship Between Size And Density Of Acacia Mellifera In The Highland Savanna Of Namibia, And Its Influence On The Grass Species Composition And Soil Nutrients" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 03, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-relationship-between-size-and-density-of-acacia-mellifera-in-the-highland-savanna-of-namibia-and-its-influence-on-the-grass-species-composition-and-soil-nutrients