ArticleEcology and evolution2026
Physiological Traits for Climate-Ready Restoration.
Article in Ecology and evolution, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Abstract
Trait-based approaches feature prominently in ecology, providing mechanistic insights into plant interactions with abiotic and biotic factors. Increasingly, traits are used in restoration and conservation to select species with target functions and to monitor performance in restoration settings. Physiological traits are rarely used, despite their clear relevance for restoration in the context of climate change. We provide rationale and guidance for the expanded integration of physiological traits (e.g., metabolic and energy transfer processes, gas exchange, nutrient dynamics, and hydraulics) into restoration to enhance resilience of terrestrial ecosystems to climate change. We identify traits mediating the tolerance of climate stressors, particularly drought, heat, and salinity due to sea level rise. Physiological traits are highly dynamic, within and among species, and this variability can be leveraged to inform species selection and monitoring efforts. Trait variability via phenotypic plasticity and climate stress thresholds offers key insights into plant performance and population stability under climate stress. Trait-based approaches complement existing restoration and conservation strategies, including those based on Indigenous ecological knowledge and resource management. Effective researcher-practitioner collaborations are essential to successfully integrate physiology into ecological restoration.
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