Here, we analysed a wide range of literature data on the leaf dry mass per unit area (LMA).
In nature, LMA varies more than 100‐fold among species. Part of this variation (c. 35%) can …

There is a strong natural light gradient from the top to the bottom in plant canopies and along
gap-understorey continua. Leaf structure and photosynthetic capacities change close to …

Analysing plant phenotypic plasticity in response to wind is complicated as this factor entails
not only mechanical stress but also affects leaf gas and heat exchange.• We exposed …

Foliar morphology and chemical composition were examined along a light gradient in the
canopies of five deciduous temperate woody species, ranked according to shade-tolerance …

Plastic responses of plants exposed to mechanical stress can lead to modified, performance‐
enhancing, morphologies, sometimes accompanied by costs to reproduction. The capacity …

Wind is an important ecological factor for plants as it can increase evapotranspiration and
cause dehydration. However, the impact of wind on plant hydraulics at a global scale …

Allometric variations in tree height and stem diameter are a genetically controlled trait that
reflects the ability of trees to adjust to different environmental conditions. This paper …

Background Wind strongly impacts plant growth, leaf traits, biomass allocation, and stem
mechanical properties. However, whether there are common whole-plant wind responses …

With the growth of the insect farming industry, increasing quantities of insect manure (called
frass) must be upcycled. This research provides one of the first sources of information …

Mechanical stimulation, including exposure to wind, is a common environmental variable for
plants. However, knowledge about the morphogenetic response of the grasses (Poaceae) to …