Frugivore gut passage increases seed germination: an updated meta-analysis
H. S. Rogers, B. R. Cavazos, A. M. Gawel, A. T. Karnish, C. A. Ray, E. Rose, H. Thierry, E. C. Fricke
This study updates a meta-analysis of 2539 experiments showing gut passage by frugivores increases seed germination, primarily due to pulp removal, with significant implications for plant community dynamics and conservation.
bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2021 · PreprintEcology