Diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic
It is argued in this paper that the diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic is much greater than indicated by general descriptions in the literature. Three basic types of life cycle are suggested as a fundamental trait-based framework for exploring the diversity of plant life histories in th...
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ftczechacademysc:oai:kramerius.lib.cas.cz:uuid:fb89eae3-6efc-c92b-2072-2a8f2ded2ee8 2024-03-17T08:55:15+00:00 Diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic Bohatost životních forem rostlin v Arktidě Jónsdóttir Ingibjörg Svala https://kramerius.lib.cas.cz/view/uuid:fb89eae3-6efc-c92b-2072-2a8f2ded2ee8 eng eng https://kramerius.lib.cas.cz/view/uuid:fb89eae3-6efc-c92b-2072-2a8f2ded2ee8 arctic environment clonal growth dormant phase life cycles life-history traits mature phase premature phase reproduction survival article ftczechacademysc 2024-02-19T22:46:08Z It is argued in this paper that the diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic is much greater than indicated by general descriptions in the literature. Three basic types of life cycle are suggested as a fundamental trait-based framework for exploring the diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic: (i) annual, (ii) non-clonal perennial and (iii) clonal perennial. An overview of current understanding of traits of arctic plant life histories is provided within this framework. Based on the overview it is concluded that (i) there is a substantial diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic, and (ii) there is no single life-history trait that is specific for arctic plants. Furthermore, it is proposed that because arctic environments differ in many respects from other environments, unique combinations of life-history traits are selected among arctic plants. Consequently, arctic plants should express a unique spectrum of life histories. It is also recognized that there are large gaps in the knowledge on arctic plant life-history traits and that fine-tuned trait–habitat relationships may be offset by historical, biogeographical or ecological factors, which may hamper analyses of life history–habitat relationships. On the other hand, it may be rewarding in terms of an improved understanding of functional and evolutionary responses of arctic plants to climate and other environmental changes to identify potential life history syndromes (strategies) among them. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Czech Academy of Sciences: dKNAV Arctic |
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It is argued in this paper that the diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic is much greater than indicated by general descriptions in the literature. Three basic types of life cycle are suggested as a fundamental trait-based framework for exploring the diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic: (i) annual, (ii) non-clonal perennial and (iii) clonal perennial. An overview of current understanding of traits of arctic plant life histories is provided within this framework. Based on the overview it is concluded that (i) there is a substantial diversity of plant life histories in the Arctic, and (ii) there is no single life-history trait that is specific for arctic plants. Furthermore, it is proposed that because arctic environments differ in many respects from other environments, unique combinations of life-history traits are selected among arctic plants. Consequently, arctic plants should express a unique spectrum of life histories. It is also recognized that there are large gaps in the knowledge on arctic plant life-history traits and that fine-tuned trait–habitat relationships may be offset by historical, biogeographical or ecological factors, which may hamper analyses of life history–habitat relationships. On the other hand, it may be rewarding in terms of an improved understanding of functional and evolutionary responses of arctic plants to climate and other environmental changes to identify potential life history syndromes (strategies) among them. |
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