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Trait plasticity and trade-offs shape intra-specific variation in competitive response in a foundation tree species.
The New phytologist - 1 Apr 2021
Cope Olivia L, Lindroth Richard L, Helm Andrew, Keefover-Ring Ken, Kruger Eric L
Abstract excerpt
The ability to tolerate neighboring plants (i.e. degree of competitive response) is a key determinant of plant success in high-competition environments. Plant genotypes adjust their functional trait expression under high levels of competition, which may help explain intra-specific variation in competitive response. However, the relationships between traits and competitive response are not well understood,...
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