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Seedling traits generally differed from average database values.

A claim from Ontogenetic trait shifts: Seedlings display high trait variability during early stages of development · 2021

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Seedling traits generally differed from average database values.

Taxon: plante0
Outcome: trait database valuese0
Comparator: average plant trait database valuese0

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Title

Ontogenetic trait shifts: Seedlings display high trait variability during early stages of development

Caroline A. Havrilla; Seth M. Munson; Ethan O. Yackulic; et al. Functional Ecology 2021. doi:10.1111/1365-2435.13897

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Observation Early seedling trait values shifted greatly during development.
Observation Trait shifts were greatest in forbs compared with grasses.
Observation Seedling SLA decreased over time.
Observation Seedling RSR increased over time.
Observation Seedling RDMC increased over time.
Mechanism Trait shifts suggested a transition from acquisitional to conservative strategies.
Method / resource The authors conclude database traits may poorly predict seedling values.
Recommendation The authors recommend incorporating ontogenetic trait variation into ecological and restoration studies.

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