An integrated framework of plant form and function: the belowground perspective
Plant trait variation drives plant function, community composition and ecosystem processes.
However, our current understanding of trait variation disproportionately relies on …
However, our current understanding of trait variation disproportionately relies on …
[HTML][HTML] Frontiers in root ecology: recent advances and future challenges
Background Roots play a pivotal role in defining plant ecological success and mediating
terrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, roots are difficult to study as they are hidden in …
terrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, roots are difficult to study as they are hidden in …
Fine-root traits in the global spectrum of plant form and function
Plant traits determine how individual plants cope with heterogeneous environments. Despite
large variability in individual traits, trait coordination and trade-offs, result in some trait …
large variability in individual traits, trait coordination and trade-offs, result in some trait …
Root traits explain plant species distributions along climatic gradients yet challenge the nature of ecological trade-offs
Ecological theory is built on trade-offs, where trait differences among species evolved as
adaptations to different environments. Trade-offs are often assumed to be bidirectional …
adaptations to different environments. Trade-offs are often assumed to be bidirectional …
[图书][B] Plant physiological ecology
Growth, reproduction, and geographical distribution of plants are profoundly influenced by
their physiological ecology: the interaction with the surrounding physical, chemical, and …
their physiological ecology: the interaction with the surrounding physical, chemical, and …
Above-and below-ground plant traits are not consistent in response to drought and competition treatments
Abstract Background and Aims Our understanding of plant responses to biotic and abiotic
drivers is largely based on above-ground plant traits, with little focus on below-ground traits …
drivers is largely based on above-ground plant traits, with little focus on below-ground traits …
Reply to: The importance of trait selection in ecology
Two recent publications 1, 2 have explored the importance of roots for understanding plant
form and function, but reached opposite conclusions on the basis of largely overlapping …
form and function, but reached opposite conclusions on the basis of largely overlapping …
The response of root traits to precipitation change of herbaceous species in temperate steppes
M Zhou, J Wang, W Bai, Y Zhang… - Functional …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Plasticity of root traits plays an important role in plant growth and survival under changing
climate. Shift in precipitation is one of the most pertinent global change factors driving …
climate. Shift in precipitation is one of the most pertinent global change factors driving …
Root trait variation along a sub‐arctic tundra elevational gradient
Elevational gradients are useful for predicting how plant communities respond to global
warming, because communities at lower elevations experience warmer temperatures. Fine …
warming, because communities at lower elevations experience warmer temperatures. Fine …
Are absorptive root traits good predictors of ecosystem functioning? A test in a natural temperate forest
R Da, C Fan, C Zhang, X Zhao, K von Gadow - New Phytologist, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Trait‐based approaches provide a useful framework to predict ecosystem functions under
intensifying global change. However, our current understanding of trait‐functioning …
intensifying global change. However, our current understanding of trait‐functioning …