Table 2. Model results for bark litter decomposition.
| Variables | Numerator DF | F-values | P–value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 1 | 8.682 | <0.0037 |
| Number of days incubation | 2 | 16.664 | <0.0001 |
| Litter-bag type | 1 | 28.137 | <0.0001 |
| Species | 4 | 3.334 | <0.0120 |
| Polynomial (number of days, 2): Species | 8 | 3.239 | 0.002 |
| Polynomial (number of days, 2): Litter bag type | 2 | 27.520 | <0.0001 |
Percentage mass loss (logit transformed) was modelled over 12 months incubation as function of number of days (2nd order polynomial), litter-bag type (faunal access/exclusion), barks species and their interactive effects (for the full model and summary see Table S1 in supplementary material). There were five species: Kleinhovia hospita, Tectona grandis, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Dipterocarpus turbinatus, Toona ciliata. DF denotes degree of freedom. Denominator DF = 148.