Table 1.
Functional traits quantified in this study, with their abbreviations and units when relevant
| Functional traits | Abbreviation | Unit | Leading functional dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-plant traits | Plant height | – | cm | Light interception |
| Plant volume | – | cm3 | Light interception | |
| Morphological traits | Leaf size | – | cm2 | Plant economics |
| Specific leaf area | SLA | cm2 g−1 | Plant economics | |
| Leaf dry matter content | LDMC | mg g−1 | Plant economics | |
| Root diameter | – | mm | Plant economics | |
| Specific root area | SRA | cm2 g−1 | Plant economics | |
| Root density | – | g cm−3 | Plant economics | |
| Physiological leaf traits | Max. photosynthesis | A max | mmoles m−2 s−1 | Plant growth |
| Stomatal conductance | g s | mmoles m−2 s−1 | Plant growth | |
| Convexity | – | – | Plant growth | |
| Light compensation point | – | mmoles m−2 s−1 | Plant growth | |
| Light saturation point | – | mmoles m−2 s−1 | Plant growth | |
| Leaf nitrogen content | LNC | mg g−1 | Plant economics | |
| Leaf carbon content | LCC | mg g−1 | Plant economics | |
| Carbon isotope ratio | δ13C | ‰ | Plant economics | |
| Nitrogen isotope ratio | δ15N | ‰ | Plant economics | |
| Reproductive traits | Reproductive phenology | – | Days | Reproductive ability |
| Seed mass | – | g | Reproductive ability |
The main functional dimension (light interception, reproductive ability, plant economics spectrum, and plant growth) are indicated for each of the 19 traits