A handbook of protocols for standardised and easy measurement of plant functional traits worldwide

H. C. Cornelissen, J.; Lavorel, S.; Garnier, E.; Díaz, S.; Buchmann, N.; E. Gurvich, D.; B. Reich, P.; ter Steege, H.; D. Morgan, H.; G. A. van der Heijden, M.; G. Pausas, J.; Poorter, H.

doi:10.1071/bt02124

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A handbook of protocols for standardised and easy measurement of plant functional traits worldwide

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Authors:

J. H. C. Cornelissen

S. Lavorel

E. Garnier

Abstract

There is growing recognition that classifying terrestrial plant species on the basis of their function (into 'functional types') rather than their higher taxonomic identity, is a promising way forward for tackling important ecological questions at the scale of ecosystems, landscapes or biomes. These...

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