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Seed Morphology and Dispersal Trade-offs in Three Tropical Trees of Semi-Arid Northern Nigeria

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  • Samaila Abdullahi

    (Department of Forestry and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria)

  • Auwalu Alasan

    (Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Seed morphology and dispersal mechanisms critically influence plant population dynamics, regeneration, and spatial distribution in semi-arid tropical ecosystems. This study examined relationships between seed traits and dispersal patterns of three ecologically and economically important tree species—Albizia lebbeck, Delonix regia, and Azadirachta indica—at the Take-Up Site of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. A total of 90 seeds per species were collected using systematic quadrat sampling. Seed weight, length, and structural characteristics were measured, while dispersal distances were recorded. Trait–dispersal relationships were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation. Significant interspecific variation was observed (p

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  • Samaila Abdullahi & Auwalu Alasan, 2026. "Seed Morphology and Dispersal Trade-offs in Three Tropical Trees of Semi-Arid Northern Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 13(5), pages 1994-2000, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:13:y:2026:i:5:p:1994-2000
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