THE STATE OF THE ART OF POPULATION PROJECTION MODELS: FROM THE LESLIE MATRIX TO EVOLUTIONARY DEMOGRAPHY

Authors

  • Maja Kajin Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
  • Paulo J. A. L. Almeida Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
  • Marcus V. Vieira Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
  • Rui Cerqueira Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Keywords:

Elasticity, life cycle, sensitivity, selection, vital rate.

Abstract

Population projection models have received much attention in ecology and made important theoretical advances in the last 50 years. They represent vital tools for improving conservation strategies and management actions. Here we attempt to join some of theoretical advances made in the field of population projection modelling, briefly revise the history and present some applications derived from population matrix models in ecological and evolutionary studies.

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Published

2017-02-21

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2012): Modelos em Ecologia Teórica

Section

Articles