Longer growing seasons shift grassland vegetation towards more-productive species

Jason D. Fridley (), Josh S. Lynn, J. P. Grime and A. P. Askew
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Jason D. Fridley: Syracuse University, 107 College Place
Josh S. Lynn: Syracuse University, 107 College Place
J. P. Grime: University of Sheffield
A. P. Askew: Syracuse University, 107 College Place

Nature Climate Change, 2016, vol. 6, issue 9, 865-868

Abstract: A 20-year grassland experiment shows links between plant functional traits and the climate. Species favoured by extended growing seasons have taller canopies and faster assimilation rates, at the expense of those with high leaf-tissue investment.

Date: 2016
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