Leaf Economics of Early- and Late-Successional Plants.

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AbstractThe leaf economics spectrum ranges from cheap, short-lived leaves to expensive, long-lived leaves. Species with low leaf mass per area (LMA) and short leaf life span tend to be fast growing and shade intolerant (early successional), whereas species with high LMA and long leaf life span tend to be slow growing and shade tolerant (late successional). However, we have limited understanding of how different...

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