Fruit and Seed fall in southeast Amazonia following experimental fires

This dataset was used to investigate how wildfires and edge effects
affected fruit and seed (FS) production and diversity of a tropical
forest. The research was conducted in southeast Amazonia from 2005-2018,
using three 50-hectare plots with varying fire regimes: a control plot, a
plot burned annually, and a plot burned every three years (with exception
of 2008). These plots also experienced edge effects, two droughts, and a
blowdown event. The findings indicate that while low-intensity fires alone
had a minor impact on FS production, the combined effects of fires,
droughts, and windthrow led to significant declines in FS diversity and
production. Additionally, the species composition shifted towards trees
with acquisitive strategies, characterized by faster growth, thinner
leaves and bark, and shorter stature, particularly along the edges of the
burned plots. This research highlights the complex interactions between
different types of disturbances and their cumulative impact on tropical
forest ecosystems