Individual growth, reproduction and population dynamics of Dioon merolae (Zamiaceae) under different leaf harvest histories in Central Chiapas, Mexico

▶ Severe leaf harvest affected population structure and individual attributes. ▶ Population growth rates did not differ from or were slightly larger than unity. ▶ Stasis was the component that most contributed to lambda values. ▶ Production of cones and recruitment were lowest under severe annual leaf harvest. ▶ Sustainable use of Dioon merolae should be based on moderate leaf harvest.