Intraspecific trait variation in plants: a renewed focus on its role in ecological processes
Background Investigating the causes and consequences of intraspecific trait variation (ITV)
in plants is not novel, as it has long been recognized that such variation shapes biotic and …
in plants is not novel, as it has long been recognized that such variation shapes biotic and …
Towards a new generation of trait-flexible vegetation models
Plant trait variability, emerging from eco-evolutionary dynamics that range from alleles to
macroecological scales, is one of the most elusive, but possibly most consequential, aspects …
macroecological scales, is one of the most elusive, but possibly most consequential, aspects …
Root traits as drivers of plant and ecosystem functioning: current understanding, pitfalls and future research needs
The effects of plants on the biosphere, atmosphere and geosphere are key determinants of
terrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, despite substantial progress made regarding …
terrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, despite substantial progress made regarding …
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 …
Patterns in intraspecific variation in root traits are species‐specific along an elevation gradient
Intraspecific trait variation is an important driver of plant performance in different
environments. Although roots acquire essential resources that vary with the environment …
environments. Although roots acquire essential resources that vary with the environment …
Harsh environmental regimes increase the functional significance of intraspecific variation in plant communities
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 …
plant communities is increasingly apparent, but the influence of abiotic factors on the …
Global gradients in intraspecific variation in vegetative and floral traits are partially associated with climate and species richness
Aim Intraspecific trait variation (ITV) within natural plant communities can be large,
influencing local ecological processes and dynamics. Here, we shed light on how ITV in …
influencing local ecological processes and dynamics. Here, we shed light on how ITV in …
Holm oak decline is determined by shifts in fine root phenotypic plasticity in response to belowground stress
Climate change and pathogen outbreaks are the two major causes of decline in
Mediterranean holm oak trees (Quercus ilex L. subsp. ballota (Desf.) Samp.). Crown‐level …
Mediterranean holm oak trees (Quercus ilex L. subsp. ballota (Desf.) Samp.). Crown‐level …
Managing data locally to answer questions globally: The role of collaborative science in ecology
Ecologists are increasingly asking large‐scale and/or broad‐scope questions that require
vast datasets. In response, various top‐down efforts and incentives have been implemented …
vast datasets. In response, various top‐down efforts and incentives have been implemented …
Restoring forest ecosystem services through trait-based ecology
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Restoration is moving towards a more mechanistic approach that emphasizes restoration of
ecosystem services. Trait-based approaches provide links between species identity and …
ecosystem services. Trait-based approaches provide links between species identity and …