Abstract
Trait‐based
ecology
has
already
revealed
main
independent
axes
of
trait
variation
defining
spaces
that
summarize
plant
adaptive
strategies,
but
often
ignoring
intraspecific
variability
(ITV).
By
using
empirical
ITV‐level
data
for
two
dimensions
leaf
form
and
function
167
species
across
five
habitat
types
(coastal
dunes,
forests,
grasslands,
heathlands,
wetlands)
in
the
Italian
peninsula,
we
found
ITV:
(i)
rotated
define
space;
(ii)
increased
variance
explained
by
these
(iii)
affected
functional
structure
target
space.
However,
magnitude
effects
was
rather
small
depended
on
type.
Our
results
reinforce
idea
ITV
is
context‐dependent,
calling
careful
extrapolations
patterns
traits
spatial
scales.
Importantly,
our
study
provides
a
framework
can
be
used
to
start
integrating
into
space
analyses.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024
Abstract
Organismal
functional
strategies
form
a
continuum
from
slow-
to
fast-growing
organisms,
in
response
common
drivers
such
as
resource
availability
and
disturbance.
However,
whether
there
is
synchronisation
of
these
at
the
entire
community
level
unclear.
Here,
we
combine
trait
data
for
>2800
above-
belowground
taxa
14
trophic
guilds
spanning
disturbance
gradient
German
grasslands.
The
results
indicate
that
most
consistently
respond
through
both
direct
trophically
mediated
effects,
resulting
‘slow-fast’
axis
community.
Using
15
indicators
carbon
nutrient
fluxes,
biomass
production
decomposition,
also
show
fast
communities
are
associated
with
faster
rates
ecosystem
functioning.
These
findings
demonstrate
‘slow’
‘fast’
can
be
manifested
whole
communities,
opening
new
avenues
ecosystem-level
classification.
Abstract
Succession
is
defined
as
a
directional
change
in
species
populations,
the
community,
and
ecosystem
at
site
following
disturbance.
fundamental
concept
ecology
it
links
different
disciplines.
An
improved
understanding
of
succession
urgently
needed
Anthropocene
to
predict
widespread
effects
global
on
recovery,
but
comprehensive
successional
framework
(CSF)
lacking.
A
CSF
synthesize
results,
draw
generalizations,
advance
theory,
make
decisions
for
restoration.
We
first
show
that
an
integral
part
socio‐ecological
system
dynamics
driven
by
social
ecological
factors
operating
spatial
scales,
ranging
from
patch
globe.
then
present
local
scale
(patch
landscape)
which
takes
place
explain
underlying
processes
mechanisms
scale.
The
reflects
increasingly
broader
perspective
includes
recent
theoretical
advances
not
only
focusing
replacement
also
development,
considering
system,
taking
effect
past
current
land
use,
landscape
context,
biotic
interactions,
feedback
loops
into
account.
discuss
how
can
be
used
integrate
studies,
its
implications
New Phytologist,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
241(6), С. 2410 - 2422
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024
Summary
Uncertainty
persists
within
trait‐based
ecology,
partly
because
few
studies
assess
multiple
axes
of
functional
variation
and
their
effect
on
plant
performance.
For
55
species
from
two
semiarid
grasslands,
we
quantified:
(1)
covariation
between
economic
traits
leaves
absorptive
roots,
(2)
among
traits,
height,
leaf
size,
seed
mass,
(3)
relationships
these
species'
abundance.
Pairs
analogous
root
were
at
least
weakly
positively
correlated
(e.g.
specific
area
(SLA)
length
(SRL)).
Two
pairs
such
N
content
DMC
moderately
(
r
>
0.5)
whether
grouped
by
site,
taxonomic
group
growth
form,
or
life
history.
Root
diameter
was
with
mass
for
all
groups
except
annuals
monocots.
Species
higher
dry
matter
(LDMC)
tended
to
be
more
abundant
=
0.63).
Annuals
larger
seeds
0.69).
Compared
global‐scale
syntheses
many
observations
mesic
ecosystems,
observed
stronger
correlations
weaker
SLA
N,
SRL
N.
In
persistence
may
require
coordination
above‐
belowground
dense
tissues
facilitate
dominance.
Abstract
Trait‐based
ecology
has
already
revealed
main
independent
axes
of
trait
variation
defining
spaces
that
summarize
plant
adaptive
strategies,
but
often
ignoring
intraspecific
variability
(ITV).
By
using
empirical
ITV‐level
data
for
two
dimensions
leaf
form
and
function
167
species
across
five
habitat
types
(coastal
dunes,
forests,
grasslands,
heathlands,
wetlands)
in
the
Italian
peninsula,
we
found
ITV:
(i)
rotated
define
space;
(ii)
increased
variance
explained
by
these
(iii)
affected
functional
structure
target
space.
However,
magnitude
effects
was
rather
small
depended
on
type.
Our
results
reinforce
idea
ITV
is
context‐dependent,
calling
careful
extrapolations
patterns
traits
spatial
scales.
Importantly,
our
study
provides
a
framework
can
be
used
to
start
integrating
into
space
analyses.
