Intraspecific variability rivals interspecific differences in root traits of temperate tree seedlings
Morgane Dendoncker, Audrey Maheu, Monique Weemstra, Olivier Villemaire‐Côté, Léa Darquié, Guillaume Lobet, Nelson Thiffault, Anne Ola, Alison D. Munson, Gabriel Asselin, Christian Messier, Isabelle Aubin
This study quantifies intraspecific and interspecific variation in root traits of tree seedlings and finds that intraspecific variability often exceeds interspecific differences, highlighting the importance of plasticity in root traits for regeneration under climate change.
Functional Ecology · Sep 9, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology