Leaf functional traits highlight phenotypic variation of two tree species in the urban environment

Urbanization is transforming landscapes globally, altering environmental conditions that affect ecosystem functioning, particularly in urban areas where trees are crucial for regulating microclimates, improving air quality, and sustaining biodiversity. This study investigates the environmental diffe...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Plant Science
Main Authors:	Ahram Cho, Nicole Dziedzic, Aria Davis, Cindy Hanson, Jangho Lee, Gabriela C. Nunez-Mir, Miquel A. Gonzalez-Meler
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Chicago Metropolitan Region elemental analysis gas exchange land surface temperature leaf economic spectrum urban heat island effect
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1450723/full