Disturbance has lasting effects on functional traits and diversity of grassland plant communities
Background Localized disturbances within grasslands alter biological properties and may shift species composition. For example, rare species in established communities may become dominant in successional communities if they exhibit traits well-suited to disturbance conditions. Although the idea that...
Main Authors: | Ellen A. Smith, Emily M. Holden, Charlotte Brown, James F. Cahill Jr |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-03-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/13179.pdf |
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