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Are plant-soil feedback responses explained by plant traits?
The New phytologist - 1 Oct 2014
Baxendale Catherine, Orwin Kate H, Poly Franck, Pommier Thomas, Bardgett Richard D
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Plant-soil feedbacks can influence plant growth and community structure by modifying soil biota and nutrients. Because most research has been performed at the species level and in monoculture, our ability to predict responses across species and in mixed communities is limited. As plant traits have been linked to both soil properties and plant growth, they may provide a useful approach for an understanding of...
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