Functional trait measurements (Asteraceae)

Subcategory: functional ecology

Standard reference: Cornelissen et al. 2003. A handbook of protocols for standardised and easy measurement of plant functional traits worldwide. Australian Journal of Botany 51:335-380.

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Systematic measurement of plant functional traits (height, SLA, LDMC, dry:wet ratio) in forb species across elevation gradients using standardized plot sampling and laboratory processing. Traits measured to assess competitive strategies and niche differentiation.

Typical Equipment

measuring devices for plant height
scanner
ImageJ software
drying oven
scale

Output Measurements

plant height
specific leaf area (SLA)
leaf dry matter content (LDMC)
dry to wet mass ratio
species biomass

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

student_paper

Competitive hierarchy or niche packing? An examination of the effects of competition on community.

2014using