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

Understanding large‐scale drivers of biodiversity in palustrine wetlands is challenging due
to the combined effects of macroclimate and local edaphic conditions. In boreal and …

Foliar traits such as specific leaf area (SLA), leaf nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P)
concentrations play important roles in plant economic strategies and ecosystem functioning …

Phytoremediation is acknowledged as a sustainable solution for mitigating heavy metals
contamination in soils yet faces challenges in transitioning from laboratory experiments to …

Background Predicting relationships between plant functional traits and environmental
effects in their habitats is a central issue in terms of classic ecological theories. Yet, only …

Terrestrial ecosystems affect climate by reflecting solar irradiation, evaporative cooling, and
carbon sequestration. Yet very little is known about how plant traits affect climate regulation …

Abstract Aims The Raunkiær's system classifies vascular plants into life forms based on the
position of renewal buds during periods unfavourable for plant growth. Despite the …

Predicting the impact of grazing on desert steppes' vegetation is crucial for sustainable
management. The competitor, stress-tolerator and ruderal (CSR) theory has offer valuable …

Why and how organismal lineages radiate is commonly studied through either assessing
abiotic factors (biogeography, geomorphological processes, and climate) or biotic factors …

Extreme precipitation events are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate
change. This climatic shift is impacting the structure and dynamics of natural communities …