traits {datana}

Functional traits of vegetative species in Chile.

Description

Functional traits of vegetative species in Chile. Includes column with codified name (esp)

Usage

data(traits)

Format

esp

species codified name

shadeTolerance

indicates the species tolerance to shape. There are three main classes: shade-tolerant, shade-midtolerant and shade-intolerant

spp.ci.name

Scientific name.

spp.ci.abb.

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wd

wood density in kg per cubic meters.

Source

Some of the information on shade tolerance can be found in Soto et al (2010).

References

- Soto DP, Salas C, Donoso PJ, Uteau D. 2010. Heterogeneidad estructural y espacial de un bosque mixto dominado por Nothofagus dombeyi despues de un disturbio parcial. Revista Chilena de Historia Natural 83(3): 335-347.