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Specific Leaf Area trait distribution manipulation
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Description
A method to experimentally reduce trait variance in plant communities by measuring SLA of dominant individuals and selectively removing outliers beyond one standard deviation from the mean.
Typical Equipment
- quadrat frames
- measuring tools
- grid markers
- Microsoft Excel
- collection materials
- random number sampler
Output Measurements
- SLA values
- trait distribution data
- biomass removed