▲?作者:L. Augusto, R. Borelle et al.
▲?鏈接:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08692-x
▲?摘要:
在此,我们通过整合四个独立数据集,并基于功能性状值对获取型和保守型树种进行分类,揭示了传统认知与实地观测间的显著差异:理论上应快速生长的获取型树种,在野外环境中普遍表现生长缓慢。
这种悖论源于生长环境条件的制约——获取型树种需要湿润温和的气候与肥沃土壤,而野外通常难以满足这些条件。相反,被认为生长缓慢的保守型树种,由于具备耐受不良环境的能力,反而表现出更高的实际生长量。
在非热带森林中,保守型树种普遍比获取型树种生长更稳定。我们建议在能满足水热与营养需求的区域种植资源获取型树种以发挥其速生潜力,而在环境胁迫较强的地区,保守型树种具有更大的生物量固碳潜力。
▲ Abstract:
Here, by consolidating four independent datasets and classifying the acquisitive and conservative species based on their functional trait values, we show that acquisitive tree species, which are supposedly fast-growing species, generally grow slowly in field conditions. This discrepancy between the current paradigm and field observations is explained by the interactions with environmental conditions that influence growth. Acquisitive species require moist mild climates and fertile soils, conditions that are generally not met in the field. By contrast, conservative species, which are supposedly slow-growing species, show generally higher realized growth due to their ability to tolerate unfavourable environmental conditions. In general, conservative tree species grow more steadily than acquisitive tree species in non-tropical forests. We recommend planting acquisitive tree species in areas where they can realize their fast-growing potential. In other regions, where environmental stress is higher, conservative tree species have a larger potential to fix carbon in their biomass.