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

Mokany, Karel; Ash, Julian

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

Date

2008

Authors

Mokany, Karel

Ash, Julian

Publisher

Optima Press

Abstract

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