Table 4 Comparison of results of the present analysis with literature data on xeric limits of beech occurrence
Source | Temperature limit (°C) | Precipitation limit (mm) | EQ index limit (°C/mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Fang and Lechowicz 2006 | Ann. mean, 13.5; warmest month, 23.0 | Ann. mean, 900 | 29.0 |
Kölling 2007, cool–dry limit | Ann. mean, 9.5 | Ann. mean, 500 | – |
Kölling 2007, warm–humid limit | Ann. mean, 13.5 | Ann. mean, 850 | – |
Goetz in: Bolte et al. 2007 | – | Ann. mean, 500 | – |
Hoffman in: Bolte et al. 2007 | July mean, <19.0 | – | – |
Present analysis | Ann. mean, 9.3 | Ann. mean, 680 | 28.9 |