Constructing stage-structured matrix population models from life tables: comparison of methods.

ABSTRACT: A matrix population model is a convenient tool for summarizing per capita survival and reproduction rates (collectively vital rates) of a population and can be used for calculating an asymptotic finite population growth rate (λ) and generation time. These two pieces of information can be used for determining the status of a threatened species. The use of stage-structured population models has increased in recent years, and the vital rates in such models are often estimated using a life table analysis. However, potential bias introduced when converting age-structured vital rates estimated from a life table into parameters for a stage-structured population model has not been assessed comprehensively. The objective of this study was to investigate the performance of methods for such conversio

SUBMITTER: Fujiwara M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5660883 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature