Specific Leaf Area trait distribution manipulation

Subcategory: trait variance manipulation

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

A method to experimentally reduce trait variance in plant communities by measuring SLA of dominant individuals and selectively removing outliers beyond one standard deviation from the mean.

Typical Equipment

quadrat frames
measuring tools
grid markers
Microsoft Excel
collection materials
random number sampler

Output Measurements

SLA values
trait distribution data
biomass removed

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

student_paper

The effect of plant trait variation on plant production

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