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Examines how leaf size and leaf number relate in S. densiflora, suggesting canopy structure affects growth outcomes.
The vertical foliage in S. densiflora leads to self-shading, promoting larger, thinner basipetal shade leaves. This results in a disproportionate increase in AT with NT and an isometric AT vs. MT relationship, which contrasts with the "diminishing returns" pattern seen in individual leaves. Canopy architecture therefore is key in shaping biomass allocation.
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