Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0343204]
Researchers:
Mark Westoby
(Chief Investigator)
,
A/Prof David Ackerly
(Partner Investigator)
,
Asst Prof David Ellsworth
(Partner Investigator)
,
Dr Hans Cornelissen
(Partner Investigator)
,
Dr Sandra Diaz
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Plant species economics and strategy-dimensions of plant ecology. Ecological strategies of plant species are differentiated mainly along economic dimensions. Four key dimensions are the leaf lifespan - leaf mass per area tradeoff, the seed mass - seed output tradeoff, the leaf size - twig size spectrum, and canopy height at maturity. Each dimension reflects a spectrum of allocation patterns. Costs, benefits, tradeoffs and correlations underpinning these strategy-dimensions will be investigated within Australia, and in collaboration with partner investigators overseas.
Funding Amount $990,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0343204
- ARC : DP0343204