Yang Xiao et al. investigated functional traits of four #HeteromorphicLeaf types associated with leaf morphology, anatomy, #Photosynthesis, and activity compounds, to elucidate their niche differentiation within a single tree.

#LeafStructure | #LitseaCoreanaLevl.var.sinensis | #PlantResponse

https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf068

📖 #LitseaCoreanaLevl.Var.Sinensis: Leaf phenotypic & photosynthetic traits & main activity compounds differences among #HeteromorphicLeaves

Results:
1️⃣ Leaf length⬆️→ Leaf shape index⬆️→ Palisade/Spongy⬆️;
2️⃣ Light saturation point⬆️→ Maximum net photosynthetic rate⬆️.

#LeafStructure | #Photosynthesis | #PlantResponse

https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf068