Summary of results from GAM analyses of growth rates.

The Effect column groups model results by covariate type. Columns 1–5 represent the models for growth rate Ψ in age groups 1–5. Positive and negative correlations between Ψ and the covariates are represented by orange and blue cells respectively. Yellow cells represent significant non-linear relationships. Groups without data are coloured grey. Statistical significance was approximated using p-values: *** p < 0.001; ** p < 0.01; * p < 0.05;. p < 0.1.