Leaf traits and leaf‐to‐air temperature differences in tropical plants suggest variability in thermoregulatory capacities across elevations

Abstract

AbstractPlant thermoregulation is essential for understanding the potential effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems. This study provides evidence indicating variation of leaf functional traits and leaf‐to‐air temperature across the elevation gradient. These results support the existence of distinct plant adaptations for thermoregulation across different elevation zones.Abstract in Spanish is available with online material.