Functional traits and their variation mediate plant species coexistence and spatial
distribution. Yet, how patterns of variation in belowground traits influence resource …

Plant roots show extraordinary diversity in form and function in heterogeneous
environments. Mounting evidence has shown global bi-dimensionality in root traits, the root …

Plant anatomical structures are important for our understanding of plant ecology, evolution
and responses to environmental change, such as shifts in temperature and precipitation …

Root respiration is a critical physiological trait involved in root resource acquisition
strategies, yet it is less represented in root trait syndrome. Here we compiled a large dataset …

Background and aims Understanding the magnitude of phenotypic plasticity within a species
is important, particularly when comparing species from diverse habitats or when using traits …

Abstract Background and aims Ancient Amazon soils are characterised by low
concentrations of soil phosphorus (P). Therefore, it is hypothesised that plants may invest a …

Global vegetation models use conceived relationships between functional traits to simulate
ecosystem responses to environmental change. In this context, the concept of the leaf …

Carbon influences the evolution and functioning of plants and their roots. Previous work
examining a small number of commonly measured root traits has revealed a global …

Plant functional traits have revealed trade‐offs related to life‐history adaptations,
geographical distributions, and ecosystem processes. Fine roots are essential in plant …

Root trait variation and plasticity could be key factors differentiating plant performance under
drought. However, water manipulation and root measurements are rarely coupled …