Variation in leaf functional traits of Pinus armandii and their drivers along an altitudinal gradient in Karst mountains
<i>P. armandii</i> in karst mountainous regions adapts to elevational changes through coordinated adjustments in leaf functional traits, thereby optimizing resource acquisition and use strategies. These findings advance our understanding of plant adaptation mechanisms in such fragile environments.
Authors
- Xiaolong Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3782-8165)
- Shun Zou
- Wangjun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1234-6546)
- Bin He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0740-6607)
- Qing Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1913-8937)
Institutions
- Guizhou University (CN)
- Guizhou Institute of Plant Protection (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1707246
- Primary Topic
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Department of Education of Guizhou Province