High-dimensional coexistence of temperate tree species: functional traits, demographic rates, life-history stages, and their physical context.

Theoretical models indicate that trade-offs between growth and survival strategies of tree species can lead to coexistence across life history stages (ontogeny) and physical conditions experienced by individuals. There exist predicted physiological mechanisms regulating these trade-offs, such as an...

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Main Authors: Sean M McMahon, Charlotte J E Metcalf, Christopher W Woodall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3031558?pdf=render