bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2021
Abstract
We
introduce
the
AusTraits
database
-
a
compilation
of
measurements
plant
traits
for
taxa
in
Australian
flora
(hereafter
AusTraits).
synthesises
data
on
375
across
29230
from
field
campaigns,
published
literature,
taxonomic
monographs,
and
individual
descriptions.
Traits
vary
scope
physiological
measures
performance
(e.g.
photosynthetic
gas
exchange,
water-use
efficiency)
to
morphological
parameters
leaf
area,
seed
mass,
height)
which
link
aspects
ecological
variation.
contains
curated
harmonised
individual-,
species-
genus-level
observations
coupled
to,
where
available,
contextual
information
site
properties.
This
descriptor
provides
version
2.1.0
937243
trait-by-taxa
combinations.
envision
as
an
ongoing
collaborative
initiative
easily
archiving
sharing
trait
increase
our
collective
understanding
flora.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
241(4), P. 1447 - 1463
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Summary
The
threat
of
rising
global
temperatures
may
be
especially
pronounced
for
low‐latitude,
lowland
plant
species
that
have
evolved
under
stable
climatic
conditions.
However,
little
is
known
about
how
these
acclimate
to
elevated
temperatures.
Here,
we
leveraged
a
strong,
steep
thermal
gradient
along
natural
geothermal
river
assess
the
ability
woody
plants
in
Amazon
air
We
measured
leaf
traits
six
common
tropical
investigate
whether
individuals
species:
their
thermoregulatory
maintain
despite
higher
ambient
temperatures;
photosynthetic
tolerances
withstand
hotter
and
acclimation
sufficient
safety
margins
(TSMs)
across
different
growth
Individuals
three
acclimated
traits,
increased
with
temperature.
was
generally
insufficient
constant
TSMs.
Notwithstanding,
health
consistent
Acclimation
Amazonian
too
weak
TSMs
at
high
temperatures,
supporting
previous
findings
will
increasingly
vulnerable
stress
as
rise.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: May 19, 2023
Plants
accomplish
multiple
functions
by
the
interrelationships
between
functional
traits.
Clarifying
complex
relationships
plant
traits
would
enable
us
to
better
understand
how
plants
employ
different
strategies
adapt
environment.
Although
increasing
attention
is
being
paid
traits,
few
studies
focused
on
adaptation
aridity
through
relationship
among
We
established
trait
networks
(PTNs)
explore
interdependence
of
sixteen
across
drylands.Our
results
revealed
significant
differences
in
PTNs
life-forms
and
levels
aridity.
Trait
for
woody
were
weaker,
but
more
modularized
than
herbs.
Woody
connected
economic
whereas
herbs
structural
reduce
damage
caused
drought.
Furthermore,
correlations
tighter
with
higher
edge
density
semi-arid
arid
regions,
suggesting
that
resource
sharing
coordination
are
advantageous
under
low
drought
conditions.
Importantly,
our
demonstrated
stem
phosphorus
concentration
(SPC)
was
a
hub
correlated
other
drylands.The
demonstrate
exhibited
adaptations
environment
adjusting
modules
alternative
strategies.
provide
new
insight
into
understanding
stress
based
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2021
Abstract
We
introduce
the
AusTraits
database
-
a
compilation
of
measurements
plant
traits
for
taxa
in
Australian
flora
(hereafter
AusTraits).
synthesises
data
on
375
across
29230
from
field
campaigns,
published
literature,
taxonomic
monographs,
and
individual
descriptions.
Traits
vary
scope
physiological
measures
performance
(e.g.
photosynthetic
gas
exchange,
water-use
efficiency)
to
morphological
parameters
leaf
area,
seed
mass,
height)
which
link
aspects
ecological
variation.
contains
curated
harmonised
individual-,
species-
genus-level
observations
coupled
to,
where
available,
contextual
information
site
properties.
This
descriptor
provides
version
2.1.0
937243
trait-by-taxa
combinations.
envision
as
an
ongoing
collaborative
initiative
easily
archiving
sharing
trait
increase
our
collective
understanding
flora.
