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April 21, 2026Discover Plants.Open Access

Functional traits variation in Arundo donax across climatic and altitudinal gradients in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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ANAsad Ghulam NabiKAKhawaja Shafique AhmadUIUmmar Iqbal

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Research investigates leaf trait variation in Arundo donax across elevations, indicating environmental adaptations.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how climatic and topographic factors influence the functional traits of Arundo donax across various elevations.
  • Collected leaf samples from six elevations (600–2350 m) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Performed anatomical analysis using a rotary microtome and stereo microscope.
  • Conducted regression analyses to assess relationships between traits and environmental variables.
  • Leaf area increased with mean annual precipitation, temperature, and longitude, while decreasing with latitude and slope.
  • Leaf dry matter content generally decreased with environmental variables, except slope.
  • Distinct responses in traits were observed at elevations of 1280 m, 1720 m, and 2350 m, suggesting strong trait associations.

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Nabi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e713b4cb99343efc98d2echttps://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-026-00577-1
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