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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-21-4169-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-21-4169-2024
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26 Sep 2024
Research article |  | 26 Sep 2024

Leaf habit drives leaf nutrient resorption globally alongside nutrient availability and climate

Gabriela Sophia, Silvia Caldararu, Benjamin David Stocker, and Sönke Zaehle

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Through an extensive global dataset of leaf nutrient resorption and a multifactorial analysis, we show that the majority of spatial variation in nutrient resorption may be driven by leaf habit and type, with thicker, longer-lived leaves having lower resorption efficiencies. Climate, soil fertility and soil-related factors emerge as strong drivers with an additional effect on its role. These results are essential for comprehending plant nutrient status, plant productivity and nutrient cycling.
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