Yuhan Liu et al. explored large-scale variations in #LeafConstructionCost (LCC) and their correlations with climate and soil factors by compiling a dataset comprising 442 species-site combinations.

#PlantFunctionalTraits | #EnvironmentalFactors | #LatitudinalPatterns | #PlantFunctionalGroups

https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf012

⭐ Variation in #LeafConstructionCost (LCC) and #EnvironmentalDrivers in China
Results:
1️⃣ woody plants🌳 > nonwoody plants🌿;
2️⃣ latitudinal / longitude ⬆️, LCC ⬇️;
3️⃣ altitude ⬆️, LCC ⬆️;
4️⃣ Primary drivers: climate and soil.
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf012