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An integrated framework of plant form and function: the belowground perspective.
The New phytologist - 1 Oct 2021
Weigelt Alexandra, Mommer Liesje, Andraczek Karl, Iversen Colleen M, Bergmann Joana, Bruelheide Helge, Fan Ying, Freschet Grégoire T, Guerrero-Ramírez Nathaly R, Kattge Jens, Kuyper Thom W, Laughlin Daniel C, Meier Ina C, van der Plas Fons, Poorter Hendrik, Roumet Catherine, van Ruijven Jasper, Sabatini Francesco Maria, Semchenko Marina, Sweeney Christopher J, Valverde-Barrantes Oscar J, York Larry M, McCormack M Luke
Abstract excerpt
Plant trait variation drives plant function, community composition and ecosystem processes. However, our current understanding of trait variation disproportionately relies on aboveground observations. Here we integrate root traits into the global framework of plant form and function. We developed and tested an overarching conceptual framework that integrates two recently identified root trait gradients with a...
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