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Intraspecific genetic diversity modulates plant-soil feedback and nutrient cycling.
The New phytologist - 1 Oct 2017
Semchenko Marina, Saar Sirgi, Lepik Anu
Abstract excerpt
Plant genetic diversity can affect ecosystem functioning by enhancing productivity, litter decomposition and resistance to natural enemies. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects remain poorly understood. We hypothesized that genetic diversity may influence ecosystem processes by eliciting functional plasticity among individuals encountering kin or genetically diverse neighbourhoods. We used soil...
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