Do leaf lignin content or leaf mass-to-area bias the estimation of intrinsic water use efficiency from leaf bulk δ 13 C? A test with seedlings from five oak species

Abstract Key Message Leaves of seedlings from five oak species (Quercus robur L.; Q. pubescens L.; Q. suber L.; Q. afares Pomel; Q. ilex L.) displayed large, mainly inter-specific, differences in leaf mass-to-area ratio (LMA) and lignin content, as well as in the 13C composition of bulk leaf biomass...

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Published in:	Annals of Forest Science
Main Authors:	Hana Ghouil, Béatrice Richard, Pierre Montpied, Erwin Dreyer, Oliver Brendel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Quercus robur Quercus ilex Quercus suber Quercus pubescens Quercus afares Carbon isotope composition
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01247-6