Masters Theses
Date of Award
12-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Major Professor
Joseph K. Bailey
Committee Members
Daniel Simberloff, Charlie Kwit
Abstract
Functional plant traits provide a means whereby species identity can influence above- and belowground community interactions. To examine the role of plant functional traits in shaping ecological communities, Chapter 1 examines how the evolution of functional differences between closely related groups of endemic and non-endemic species influence associated species interactions, and Chapter 2 examines how plant functional traits can influence associated community composition.
Recommended Citation
Gorman, Courtney E., "Plant functional traits mediate above- and belowground species interactions in ecological communities. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2014.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/3150