Trait convergence and trait divergence in herbaceous plant communities: Mechanisms and consequences

Journal of Vegetation Science

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 255-260

  Grime, J Philip ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Disturbance; Ecological filter; Ecosystem functioning; Productivity

Indexed keywords

BIODIVERSITY; DISTURBANCE; DIVERGENCE; GROWTH RATE; HERB; INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE; LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE; PLANT COMMUNITY; PRODUCTIVITY; SOIL FERTILITY; SPECIES RICHNESS;

EID: 33746886667     PISSN: 11009233     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1658/1100-9233(2006)17[255:TCATDI]2.0.CO;2     Document Type: Review

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