Juan Huang et al. investigated species-specific leaf trait ( #PlantationTree species) plasticity under #NitrogenDdeposition.

#IntrinsicWaterUseEfficiency(iWUE) | #Defense | #CarbonBalance | #SouthChina

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doi.org/10.1093/jpe/...

Effects on leaf mass per area (LMA, a), tannin (b), and phenolics (c) in both EU and AA from long-term N addition.

💭 Long-term #NitrogenDeposition ➡️ leaf traits of #PlantationTree species in #SouthChina

Results:
long-term N addition →
coupling between carbon and water⬆️ →
C allocation shift →
1️⃣ Eucalyptus urophylla: conservative #Defense
2️⃣ Acacia auriculiformis: active defense

doi.org/10.1093/jpe/...