EcologybioRxivPreprint
A leaf-carbon economy model to explain the adaptive value of low vs. high leaf mass per area as a function of habitat productivity
The paper presents a model explaining how leaf mass per area (LMA) affects plant growth in different productivity environments, showing that low LMA is advantageous in high productivity and high light/nutrient availability.
DOI 10.64898/2026.11.09.765326