Trait Gradient Analysis for Evergreen and Deciduous Species in a Subtropical Forest

Leaf habits (e.g., evergreen or deciduous) can reflect strategies of species adapting to varied environmental conditions. However, how species with different leaf habits coexist within a plant community is still poorly understood. Trait gradient analysis is a new approach to partition plant function...

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Main Authors: Liangjin Yao, Yi Ding, Lan Yao, Xunru Ai, Runguo Zang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/4/364