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Table V

Comparison of models for different data sets using the non-linear sum of squares (F) for equation (9).

Species Data Comparison F p
Pinus sylvestris Region 1 Natural vs. Plantation 5.81 0.0034
Region 2 Natural vs. Plantation 4.43 0.0124
Natural Region 1 vs. Region 2 2.63 0.0730
Plantation Region 1 vs. Region 2 1.03 0.3594
Botd regions Natural vs. Plantation 9.26 0.0001
Quercus pyrenaica All Region 1 and Region 2 3.18 0.0425