Comparison of Leaf Life Span, Photosynthesis and Defensive Traits Across Seven Species of Deciduous Broad-leaf Tree Seedlings

摘要

• Background and Aims Leaf life span, photosynthetic parameters and defensive traits were compared across seven species of deciduous broad-leaved tree seedlings native to northern Japan to test the ‘cost–benefit hypothesis’ that more productive leaves are more susceptible to herbivore attack than less productive leaves.