Many studies report that intraspecific genetic variation in plants can affect community
composition and coexistence. However, less is known about which traits are responsible …

Trait differences among plants are expected to influence the outcome of competition;
competition should be strongest between similar species (or individuals) under limiting …

Analysing how species modify their trait expression along a diversity gradient brings insight
about the role that intraspecific variability plays over species interactions, eg competition …

Background and aims Each genotype within species has a particular combination of root
morphological and/or physiological traits to adapt to phosphorus-limited environments …

Intraspecific trait variation (ITV) is common feature of natural communities and has gained
increasing attention due to its significant ecological effects on community dynamics and …

Genetic diversity within key species can play an important role in the functioning of entire
communities. However, the extent to which different dimensions of diversity (eg, the number …

Ecological studies often assume that genetically similar individuals will be more similar in
phenotypic traits, such that genetic diversity can serve as a proxy for trait diversity. Here, we …

Recent research has highlighted the existence of significant intraspecific trait variation within
and among populations of plant species. This inherent variation within species means there …

Intraspecific diversity, particularly of foundation species, can significantly affect population,
community, and ecosystem processes. Examining how genetic diversity relates to …

Biodiversity plays important roles in ecosystem functions and genetic diversity is a key
component of biodiversity. While effects of genetic diversity on ecosystem functions have …