The relationship among root and leaf traits of 76 grassland species and relative abundance along fertility and disturbance gradients.

Authors :: Craine, J.M.
Froehle, J.
Tilman, D.G.
Wedin, D.A.
Chapin III, F.S.
Source :: Oikos; May2001, Vol. 93 Issue 2, p274, 12p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Analyzes the patterns on root and leaf traits of various grassland species in Minnesota. Association of the traits with fertility and growth form; Information on high tissue density species existing as a basal rosette for part of the season; Comparison on the relative abundance between grasses and forbs.

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