Monique Weemstra

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.

The paper assesses root trait diversity in subtropical and tropical species, finding they contribute significantly to global root functional space and show niche-driven trait variation in subtropical but not tropical species.