Leaf mass per area (LMA) is a morphological trait widely used as a good indicator of plant
functioning (ie photosynthetic and respiratory rates, chemical composition, resistance to …

Questions Is there any evidence of coordination among leaf, stem and root traits, and
thereby of the existence of a plant economics spectrum at the species and community level …

The relative importance of intraspecific trait variation (rITV) for functional diversity (FD) in
plant communities is increasingly apparent, but the influence of abiotic factors on the …

The allocation and stoichiometry of plant nutrients in leaves reflect fundamental ecosystem
processes, biotic interactions, and environmental drivers such as water availability. Climate …

Some commonly reported trait–trait relationships between species, including the leaf
economic spectrum (LES), are regarded as important plant strategies but whether these …

The plant economics spectrum proposes that ecological traits are functionally coordinated
and adapt along environmental gradients. However, empirical evidence is mixed about …

The functional structure of plant communities can be altered by grazing through two main
mechanisms: species turnover (ie changes in species occurrence and relative abundance) …

The fast–slow plant economics spectrum predicts that because of evolutionary and
biophysical constraints, different plant organs must be coordinated to converge in a unique …

The restoration of mining areas, in particular if they are located near towns or villages, is
essential to reduce their potential risks for human health and to minimize their visual …

Background and aims Spatial heterogeneity in soil can influence the distribution of plant
communities because plants differ in their ability to acquire resources. In nutrient-poor soils …