The use of functional diversity analyses in ecology has grown exponentially over the past
two decades, broadening our understanding of biological diversity and its change across …

Owing to the conceptual complexity of functional diversity (FD), a multitude of different
methods are available for measuring it, with most being operational at only a small range of …

Functional trait differences between species are key drivers of community assembly and
ecosystem functioning. Quantifying these differences routinely requires using approaches …

The preservation of ecosystem processes under ongoing biotic erosion requires that some
species within affected communities perform similar functions, a property that is usually …

Trait and functional trait approaches have revolutionized ecology improving our
understanding of community assembly, species coexistence, and biodiversity loss. Focusing …

Abstract Setting appropriate conservation strategies in a multi-threat world is a challenging
goal, especially because of natural complexity and budget limitations that prevent effective …

Characterising changes in functional diversity at large spatial scales provides insight into the
impact of human activity on ecosystem structure and function. However, the approach is …

The use of pesticides within agricultural ecosystems has led to wide concern regarding
negative effects on the environment. One possible alternative is the use of predators of pest …

One of JP Grime's greatest achievements was demonstrating the importance of the
relationship between the environment and plant functional traits for understanding …

Competition can profoundly affect biodiversity patterns by determining whether similar
species are likely to coexist. When species compete directly for space, competitive ability …