Biological invasions pose serious threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services worldwide. While the effects of invasive species are well-documented, less is known about which specific plant traits convey...
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Seedling functional traits of tropical vs. cool-temperate trees
The dynamics of humid forests are thought to involve a trade-off between shade tolerance and growth in high light. Lusk et al. compare seedling growth and functional traits of tropical and cool-temperate Australian...
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Functional traits and plant invasions (Invited Review)
Global environmental change will affect non-native plant invasions, with profound potential impacts on native plant populations, communities and ecosystems. In this context, Drenovsky et al. review plant functional...
Plant diversity and functional trait variation
Plant diversity and functional trait variation Variation in plant traits may potentially influence niche segregation at increasing plant diversity. Gubsch et al. investigate above-ground traits associated with light and...
Methods for analysing the response of vegetation to land use
Methods for analysing the response of vegetation to land use The assessment of ecological gradients and functional composition of plant communities will affect subsequent predictions as to how those communities will...
Functional traits and fitness in Arabidopsis
Functional traits and fitness in Arabidopsis As selection acts on individuals and not on traits, interpreting the adaptive value of a trait not may be straightforward. Bonser et al. alter nutrient availability in...
