Knowledge about changes in plant functional traits is valuable for the mechanistic
understanding of warming effects on ecosystem functions. However, observations have …

It is a challenge to scale‐up from simplified proxies to ecosystem functioning since the
inherent complexity of natural ecosystems hinders such an approach. One way to address …

Phytoplankton communities are crucial components of aquatic ecosystems, and since they
are highly interactive, they always form complex networks. Yet, our understanding of how …

Reduced light availability induced by eutrophication has dramatically affected the growth of
submerged macrophytes and caused their rapid decline globally in lakes. Functional traits …

Covariation of plant functional traits, that is, phenotypic integration, might constrain their
variability. This was observed for inter‐and intraspecific variation, but there is no evidence of …

Integrating traits across above‐and belowground organs offers comprehensive insights into
plant ecology, but their various functions also increase model complexity. This study aimed …

Extreme precipitation events caused by climate change leads to large variation of nitrogen
input to aquatic ecosystems. Our previous study demonstrated the significant effect of …

Eutrophication and exotic species invasion are key drivers of the global loss of biodiversity
and ecosystem functions in lakes. We selected two exotic plants (Alternanthera …

Background Plants accomplish multiple functions by the interrelationships between
functional traits. Clarifying the complex relationships between plant traits would enable us to …

Improved estimation of climate niches is critical, given climate change. Plant adaptation to
climate depends on their physiological traits and their distributions, yet traits are rarely used …