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Diversity and productivity go branch-in-branc - EurekAlert


<p>Researchers found that forests with higher trait diversity not only adapt better to climate change but may also thrive.&nbsp;The study unveiled how tree functional trait diversity plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate warming.&nbsp;In the face of environmental stress, these diverse trees have been shown to maintain higher productivity levels, in contrast to monoculture forests.</p>

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