Uncovering drivers of global tree diversity

Year: 
2024
Publications Type: 
Journal Article
Publication Number: 
5337
Citation: 

LaManna, Joseph A. 2024. Uncovering drivers of global tree diversity. Nature Plants. 10: 701-702. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-024-01695-y

Abstract: 

Plant species diversity declines from tropical to temperate latitudes. Local neighbourhood interactions among species that favour heterospecifics over conspecifics may have a role in shaping this latitudinal diversity gradient, but perhaps not as traditionally thought.