Functional traits can explain coordinated seedling responses to drought and freezing stress
Buobe IA context · why it matters
Rapid root elongation linked to drought tolerance — This trait helps plants establish quickly in dry conditions.
Cold thresholds for root growth related to freezing tolerance — Plants that can grow roots at lower temperatures are more likely to survive cold stress.
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Understanding these early traits could improve seedling survival strategies in changing climates.
Limited plant establishment creates demographic bottlenecks that can alter vegetation trajectories in changing environments, yet it is unclear how common eco-evolutionary indicators of plant strategy shape early response to key stressors.
