Summary of phylogenetically independent comparative analysis (PICs) for the relationships between sprout number and seed size of the climax species (CS) and long-lived pioneers (LP) studied, and for the pooled data (Pooled) of the two groups.

Abstract

<p>Letters <i>a</i> and <i>b</i> are the regressive coefficient and the intercept of the linear regressive equation <i>Y  =  ax+b</i>, where <i>Y</i> and <i>x</i> are seed mass and sprout number, respectively.</p><p>Summary of phylogenetically independent comparative analysis (PICs) for the relationships between sprout number and seed size of the climax species (CS) and long-lived pioneers (LP) studied, and for the pooled data (Pooled) of the two groups.</p