Nitrogen-fixing and non-nitrogen-fixing legume plants differ in leaf nutrient concentrations and relationships between photosynthetic and hydraulic traits
Yan Xiao,
Da Yang,
Shu-Bin Zhang
et al.
Abstract:Legumes account for a significant proportion of plants in the terrestrial ecosystems. Nitrogen-fixing capability of certain legumes is a pivotal trait that contributes to their ecological dominance. Yet, the functional traits and trait relationships between N-fixer and non-N-fixer legumes are poorly understood. Here, we investigated 27 functional traits associated with morphology, nutrients, hydraulic conductance, and photosynthesis in 42 woody legumes (19 N-fixers and 23 non-N-fixers) in a common garden. Our … Show more
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