Concepts

Spatial gradients in elevation that capture variation in temperature, soil age and type, disturbance regimes, and land-use histories providing important insights into how organisms, communities, and e...

The ratio of leaf area to dry mass, often associated with dry conditions as it reduces surface area and water loss from the leaf

Net production of plant biomass above ground surface measured as standing crop minus losses to herbivores

Variation in organismal body size both within and between species, influenced by environmental and genetic factors

Describes consistent and strong correlations among plant functional traits reflecting the ecological tradeoffs and constraints of plants around resource use