Leaf economics explained by optimality principles
H. Wang, I. C. Prentice, I. J. Wright, S. Qiao, X. Xu, K. Kikuzawa, N. C. Stenseth
The paper explains leaf economics using optimality principles, showing how leaf lifespan and LMA relate to environmental factors and resolving discrepancies in plant traits.
bioRxiv · Feb 7, 2021 · PreprintEcology