Drivers of Intraspecific Trait Variation and Drought Response of a Dominant US Great Plains Grass: Disentangling the Role of Climate and Genetic Background.

Jack Sytsma; Helen Winters; Matthew Galliart; Ryann Patterson; Brian Maricle; Loretta Johnson

doi:10.1002/ece3.73584

May 1, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Drivers of Intraspecific Trait Variation and Drought Response of a Dominant US Great Plains Grass: Disentangling the Role of Climate and Genetic Background.

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The aim is to understand how climate and genetic factors influence trait variation and drought responses in a dominant grass species in the US Great Plains.
Examined the role of precipitation in shaping trait responses.
Analyzed genetic variation among grass specimens under drought conditions.
Developed predictive frameworks for adaptation to future climate scenarios.
Drought responses are significantly influenced by genetically based trait variations.
Precipitation levels are critical in predicting how grasses will adapt to changing climate.
Findings highlight the importance of genetic background in resilience to drought.

Implication

Examines drought response and trait variation related to climate and genetic background in grasslands, suggesting adaptation strategies.

Abstract

is primarily shaped by precipitation through genetically based trait responses, offering a predictive framework for grassland adaptation under future climate change.

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