Leaf functional traits and ecological strategies of common plant species in evergreen broad-leaved forests on Huangshan Mountain

Wang, Ningjie; Lv, Ting; Wang, Lu; Chen, Shuifei; Xie, Lei; Fang, Yanming; Ding, Hui

doi:10.1007/s11676-024-01780-0

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2024

DOI: 10.1007/s11676-024-01780-0

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Leaf functional traits and ecological strategies of common plant species in evergreen broad-leaved forests on Huangshan Mountain

Ningjie Wang,

Ting Lv,

Lu Wang

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Impact of canopy vertical height on leaf functional traits in a Cunninghamia lanceolata common garden experiment of Dagangshan

Xu,

Niu,

Wang

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Background Plant functional traits represent resource acquisition strategies, and, consequently, reflect ecosystem function. As a critical focus in functional trait research, the study of intraspecific variation and vertical gradients in canopies can better reveal plant adaptation mechanisms to environmental conditions. In this study, we examined five provenances of Cunninghamia lanceolata in the common garden of Dagangshan, Jiangxi, measured and analyzed nine functional trait indicators: the leaf dry matter content, relative chlorophyll content, specific leaf area, leaf tissue density, water use efficiency, leaf carbon content, leaf nitrogen content, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, and equivalent water thickness.Results The results revealed that canopy height has a minor effect on the variation in leaf functional traits, with most of the variation attributed to geographic provenances. Notably, 50% of the leaf functional traits presented significant correlations, which were associated mainly with photosynthetic capacity-related traits. The differences in leaf functional traits between the average canopy values and the middle part of the canopy are minimal, and the correlations among traits are consistent with each other.Conclusion The influence of canopy height on leaf functional traits in subtropical Cunninghamia lanceolata artificial forests is limited, making it feasible to analyze forest ecosystem functions by collecting leaf samples from the middle canopy. This study provides scientific evidence for research on the functional dynamics of Cunninghamia lanceolata artificial forest ecosystems and the selection of superior provenances.

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Impact of canopy vertical height on leaf functional traits in a Cunninghamia lanceolata common garden experiment of Dagangshan

Xu,

Niu,

Wang

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Leaf functional traits and ecological strategies of common plant species in evergreen broad-leaved forests on Huangshan Mountain

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Impact of canopy vertical height on leaf functional traits in a Cunninghamia lanceolata common garden experiment of Dagangshan

Impact of canopy vertical height on leaf functional traits in a Cunninghamia lanceolata common garden experiment of Dagangshan

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