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Leaf and Canopy Adaptations in Tropical Forests

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Physiological ecology of plants of the wet tropics

Part of the book series: Tasks for vegetation Science ((TAVS,volume 12))

Abstract

Ecological patterns in several aspects of leaf form and canopy structure in tropical forest plants are reviewed and analyzed in terms of their potential significance for competitive ability. Cost/ benefit models for traits that directly influence gas exchange — such as the size, inclination, and reflectivity of leaves and the profile and aerodynamic roughness of canopies — suggest a basis for the paradoxical duality of morphological adaptations to drought and nutrient poverty. Models based on the balance between photosynthesis and mechanical efficiency predict various patterns in leaf shape, and analyze the functional significance of orthotropy and plagiotropy, asymmetric leaf bases, anisophylly, alternate vs. opposite leaves, and simple vs. compound leaves. Brief comments are made on the potential importance of biotic interactions for trends in plant form.

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Givnish, T.J. (1984). Leaf and Canopy Adaptations in Tropical Forests. In: Medina, E., Mooney, H.A., Vázquez-Yánes, C. (eds) Physiological ecology of plants of the wet tropics. Tasks for vegetation Science, vol 12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7299-5_6

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