Fine-scale distribution of plants and resources on a sandy soil in the Sahel.

Authors :: Rietkerk, Max
Ouedraogo, Tinrmegson
Kumar, Lalit
Sanou, Seydou
van Langevelde, Frank
Kiema, Andre
van de Koppel, Johan
van Andel, Jelte
Hearne, John
Skidmore, Andrew K.
de Ridder, Nico
Stroosnijder, Leo
Source :: Plant & Soil; Feb2002, Vol. 239 Issue 1, p69, 7p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Studies the fine-scale plant distribution in relation to the spatial distribution of erodible soil particles, organic matter, nutrients and soil water on a sandy loam soil in the Sahel. Possible autocorrelation of the distribution of annual plants; Relationship between larger vegetated patches and erodible soil particles, organic matter and nutrients.