Summary of phylogenetically independent comparative analysis (PICs) for the relationships between sprout number and seed size of the climax species (CS) and long-lived pioneers (LP) studied, and for the pooled data (Pooled) of the two groups.

Letters a and b are the regressive coefficient and the intercept of the linear regressive equation Y  =  ax+b, where Y and x are seed mass and sprout number, respectively.

Summary of phylogenetically independent comparative analysis (PICs) for the relationships between sprout number and seed size of the climax species (CS) and long-lived pioneers (LP) studied, and for the pooled data (Pooled) of the two groups.