Shrub type dominates the vertical distribution of leaf C : N : P stoichiometry across an extensive altitudinal gradient

Understanding leaf stoichiometric patterns is crucial for improving predictions of plant responses to environmental changes. Leaf stoichiometry of terrestrial ecosystems has been widely investigated along latitudinal and longitudinal gradients. However, very little is known about the vertical di...

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Main Authors: W. Zhao, P. B. Reich, Q. Yu, N. Zhao, C. Yin, C. Zhao, D. Li, J. Hu, T. Li, H. Yin, Q. Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-04-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:https://www.biogeosciences.net/15/2033/2018/bg-15-2033-2018.pdf