Are traits measured on pot grown plants representative of those in natural communities?

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2008

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Mokany, Karel
Ash, Julian

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Optima Press

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Question: The quantification of functional traits in natural communities can be difficult (e.g. root traits, RGR). Can functional traits measured on pot grown plants be reliably applied to natural communities? Alternatively, can below-ground plant traits

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Keywords: fertility; grassland; measurement method; morphology; plant community; plasticity; root; Australasia; Australia Fertility; Functional; Native grassland; Plasticity; Root trait; Trait strategy

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Journal of Vegetation Science

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Journal article

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2037-12-31