Leaf functional trait variation in a humid temperate forest, and relationships with juvenile tree light requirements
The species-rich arborescent assemblages of humid tropical forests encompass much of the known range of the leaf economics spectrum, often including >20-fold variation in leaf lifespan. This suite of traits underpins a life-history continuum from fast-growing pioneers to slow-growing shade-tolera...
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PeerJ Inc.
2019-05-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/6855.pdf |