Aboveground and belowground sizes are aligned in the unified spectrum of plant form and function

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

Understanding the global variation of plant strategies is essential for unravelling eco-evolutionary processes and ecosystem functions. Variation in ten fundamental aboveground fine-root traits summarised four dimensions, first which relates to size. However, there no consensus about how root size fits within this scheme. Here, we add rooting depth lateral spread, compiling a set twelve key that define investments plants growth, reproduction, survival. We examine whether inclusion alters dimensionality structure trait correlations defining functional strategies. Our results show including does not alter space, regardless completeness phylogenetic relatedness. Plant defines single continuum allometric at scale, independent from leaf economic

Language: Английский

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Succulent and no-succulent plants in desert grassland ecosystems differ in their leaf traits

Plant and Soil, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Coppice management affects leaf traits in understory species of Mediterranean oak forests

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 580, P. 122517 - 122517

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Language: Английский

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Leaf and root economics space in Fraxinus mandshurica: A test of the multidimensional trait framework within species

Journal of Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

Abstract Trait‐based approaches provide a useful framework for characterising plant strategies and predicting performance. However, these have mainly been based on species trait means, thus ignoring the important role of intraspecific variation. We measured suite leaf absorptive root traits individuals Fraxinus mandshurica in temperate forest to explore patterns drivers variation evaluate trait–performance relationships. Principal component analyses revealed multiple ecological plants, via traits. found multidimensional covariation both at level. no relationship between dimensions. Root dimensions were influenced by environmental conditions, whereas tree size. Absorptive are better predictors performance than also that varied with Synthesis . Overall, our study emphasises necessity pay attention correlation contributes comprehensive understanding how plants respond abiotic biotic drivers. Additionally, we highlight need combine above‐ below‐ground improve predictions hence dynamics ecosystem functions.

Language: Английский

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How effective are different protection strategies in promoting the plant diversity of temperate forests in national parks?

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 584, P. 122602 - 122602

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Measuring Them all: Individual‐Based Functional Spatial Patterns in Mountain Grasslands

Journal of Vegetation Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 36(2)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Questions Spatial patterns of plant traits have rarely been studied at distances below 10 cm. Is it possible to detect nonrandom functional a very fine scale in mountain secondary grasslands? An analysis terms trait similarity, magnitude and density correlation can highlight the importance different biotic abiotic processes these scales. We expect species identity be if all individuals are identified by their measured traits, resulting consistent whether is considered or not, especially ITV (intraspecific variability) overlap high. Location Natural reserve “Montagna di Torricchio,” strict Marche region, central Apennines, Italy. Methods Plant height, leaf area, specific area for each individual (1094 ramets) quadrats, divided into two grasslands differing canopy cover. Functional redundancy were evaluated with measures variance partitioning. Marked point pattern statistics used test non‐randomness either considering once excluding conspecific pairs. Results At 8 cm, we found evidence convergence, pairs smaller than expected negative correlation. Above divergence larger suggest causes this, linked physical packing similarity soil depth, respectively. The results differed between grasslands. excluded not. There high among species, has large contribution variability. Conclusions an almost unexplored range any vegetation. approach showed that taxonomic less important setting this scale.

Language: Английский

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Niche partitioning and trait tradeoff strategies enable plants to coexist under interspecific competition in restored wetlands

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 2, 2025

Niche partition and traits tradeoff theory were primary strategies for plants coexistence. However, specific of remained to be verified guide community configuration biodiversity maintenance in ecological restoration. The variation composition niche breath utilized examine the temporal spatial strategies, respectively. Meanwhile, chi-square (χ2), Spearman rank correlation coefficient (rij), Ochiai index (OI) employed analyze interspecific relationship 30 predominant species from pool 220 vascular plants. Besides, Lotka-Volterra model was reveal five vegetation formations. About 62.41% pairs wetland partitioned while 37.58% overlapped. In scale, 60.5% occurred either spring or autumn 39.5% both seasons. significant change relative height (RH) coverage (RC) observed constructive auxiliary species. Height strategy ( ΔRHΔRC>1 ), enlarge ΔRHΔRC<1 ΔRHΔRC=1 ) Our finding testified that are objectively observable These findings on coexistence can used communities biological control alien invasive

Language: Английский

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Intraspecific adaptation to bioclimatic origins: Intricate interplay of above‐ and below‐ground traits in a cosmopolitan grass species

Journal of Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 15, 2025

Abstract Research on the factors driving below‐ground traits at broad scales is crucial for understanding plant adaptation to diverse environments and function of economics spectrum. However, studies intraspecific trait variation (ITV) remain scarce, even fewer address integration both above‐ traits. By cultivating 74 globally sourced genotypes Phragmites australis , a cosmopolitan grass species, in controlled environment, we measured Our results revealed significant latitudinal variation, with height, shoot diameter rhizome decreasing, while number, leaf allocation specific root length (SRL) increased absolute latitude. Bioclimatic heterogeneity had stronger influence ITV than geographical isolation. Above‐ground responded primarily radiation temperature, were more influenced by precipitation. highlighted presence two distinct yet interconnected modules above‐ground Synthesis . This coordination enhances resource use efficiency ecological success across gradients, enabling plants thrive environments. The study establishes comprehensive framework deciphering intricate interplay environmental that drive adaptive strategies. revealing how responds bioclimatic heterogeneity, our research offers insights into resilience widespread under global climate change.

Language: Английский

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Capturing plant functional traits in coastal dunes using close-range remote sensing

Ecological Informatics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103159 - 103159

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Aquatic carnivorous plants fill gaps in the functional niches of macrophytes: intra-species variability and group strategies

Perspectives in Plant Ecology Evolution and Systematics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 125871 - 125871

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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