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Leaf Trait Variability and CSR Strategy Shifts in Mediterranean Woody Species Along an Edaphic Gradient
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Linking functional composition moments of the sub-Mediterranean ecotone with environmental drivers
1 Introduction The functional trait-based approach is a broadly-known tool applied to the study of mechanisms governing community assembly along environmental gradients (Garnier and Navas, 2012; de la Riva et al., 2018a; Dong et al., 2020; Kermavnar et al., 2022), being the initial step towards developing a more mechanistic understanding of how the environment influences ecosystem structure and function (Wieczynski et al., 2019).
Aridity Gradients Shape Intraspecific Variability of Morphological Traits in Native Ceratonia siliqua L. of Morocco
1. Introduction Plants, through the process of natural selection, evolve to develop an optimal phenotype best suited for their specific environmental niche. These selection processes give rise to a range of adaptation strategies unique to each plant species [1]. These strategies are reflected in the variation of plant functional traits, which, in turn, are pivotal in shaping ecological processes. They directly dictate the dynamics of community composition and ecosystem functions [2].
Pollen Variability of Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaerth. (Betulaceae) from Southern Range Edge Populations in Northern Morocco
1. Introduction Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaerth. (Betulaceae) is a Eurasian species that ranges from western Europe to the east of Turkey and even extends to some enclaves in North Africa [1,2,3,4,5]. The morphology of Alnus pollen has been described and studied by several authors, including Erdtman [6], Blackmore et al. [7], and Leopold et al. [8].
Evaluation and Structuring of Agrodiversity in Oases Agroecosystems of Southern Morocco
3.2. Typology of Farms and Diversity of Practices The conducted surveys facilitated the collection of data regarding farm structure and agricultural practices in the ksour and oases under study. This enabled us to compare and characterize these oases, establishing a typology that aids in understanding the factors influencing agrodiversity variability. The sampling procedure involved collecting data from 600 farmers across 30 ksar and six oases.
Short-Term Responses of Aquatic Ecosystem and Macroinvertebrate Assemblages to Rehabilitation Actions in Martil River (North-Western Morocco)
1. Introduction Hydrological and morphological characteristics are crucial factors in maintaining the biological organization, richness, and complexity of river ecosystems. These characteristics are also responsible for the provision of numerous ecological goods and ecosystem services [1]. In essence, watercourses are dynamic and intricate systems that require a delicate balance between their physical and biological components to thrive.
Plant diversity in traditional agroecosystems of North Morocco
Vegetation Classification and Survey, Feb 2023 Soufian Chakkour, Erwin Bergmeier, Stefan Meyer, Jalal Kassout, Mohamed Kadiri, Mohammed Ater. , Vegetation Classification and Survey, 2023, pp. 31-45, Issue 4, DOI: doi:10.3897/VCS.86024
Trait-based plant ecology a flawed tool in climate studies? The leaf traits of wild olive that pattern with climate are not those routinely measured
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Jalal Kassout, Jean-Frederic Terral, John G. Hodgson, Mohammed Ater Jalal Kassout, Jean-Frederic Terral, John G. Hodgson, Mohammed Ater Published: July 17, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219908 Figures Abstract Climate-related studies have generally focussed upon physiologically well-defined ‘mechanistic’ traits rather than ‘functional’ ones relating indirectly to resource capture.
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