Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland
Description
The growing interest in classifying species in response groups relating to variations in environmental factors has triggered the search for functional traits that express differences in ecological behaviour among plant species (Lavorel & Garnier, 2002). Specific leaf area (SLA) and leaf dry matter content (LDMC) reflect a fundamental trade-off in plant functioning between a fast growth rate (high SLA, low LDMC species) and nutrient conservation (low SLA, high LDMC species). This study aimed to analyse the stability of ranking native grasses by SLA and LDMC values under different plant growing conditions.
Citation
Poozesh, V.; Al Haj Khaled, R.; Ansquer, P.; Theau, J. P.; Duru, M.; Bertoni, G.; and Cruz, P., "Are Leaf Traits Stable Enough to Rank Native Grasses in Contrasting Growth Conditions?" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 149.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/149
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Are Leaf Traits Stable Enough to Rank Native Grasses in Contrasting Growth Conditions?
The growing interest in classifying species in response groups relating to variations in environmental factors has triggered the search for functional traits that express differences in ecological behaviour among plant species (Lavorel & Garnier, 2002). Specific leaf area (SLA) and leaf dry matter content (LDMC) reflect a fundamental trade-off in plant functioning between a fast growth rate (high SLA, low LDMC species) and nutrient conservation (low SLA, high LDMC species). This study aimed to analyse the stability of ranking native grasses by SLA and LDMC values under different plant growing conditions.
