Ant Manipulation Effects on Senna Rugosa Plant Reproduction

Experimental data tracks ant presence manipulation on the extrafloral nectar-bearing plant Senna rugosa. The dataset monitors ant activity, herbivore abundance, and reproductive traits like bud, flower, and seed production across a full growing season. It was created by Iasmim De Freitas and published in 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlations between ant activity levels and herbivore abundance on plant health.
• Model the effect of ant presence manipulation on seed production and seed weight outcomes.
• Compare reproductive trait measurements (bud count, flower count) across different experimental conditions.

Strengths

• Data originates from a controlled experimental manipulation of ant presence.
• Measures multiple linked variables: ant activity, herbivore pressure, and plant reproductive output.
• Covers a full growing season for temporal biological context.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 8.9 KB, indicating a limited sample size.
• Unknown row and column counts prevent assessment of statistical power or feature scope.
• Lacks sample data or column definitions, requiring users to infer structure from the description.

Provenance

Source

Iasmim De Freitas via figshare.

Collection Method

Data collected from an experimental field manipulation monitoring ant activity, herbivores, and plant traits.

Time Range

One full growing season.

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026.

Geography

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