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. 2023 Jul 22;23:366. doi: 10.1186/s12870-023-04375-9

Fig. 8.

Fig. 8

A conceptual model related to classical ecological theories based on coordination/balance among leaf functional traits in the two extremely harsh habitats. LES, leaf economics spectrum; PFG, plant functional group; CSR, Grime’s competitive–stress tolerant–ruderal triangle [105]; r vs. K, r - versus K - selection [107]. For other abbreviations (e.g., SLA), see Fig. 1