Leaf ecological functions in ecosystems

Abstract

In this study, the physical and chemical properties of leaf which is a vegetative organ of high structured plants and their effects on the biology and ecosystem functions were tried to be explained. Leaves are the important ecophysiological indicators in the higher plants. Physical properties as well as leaf chemical contents are closely related to physiology and function. Many studies conducted on the leaves provide valuable information about the ecosystem development and plant functional characteristics.

Keywords

• Nutrients
• Plant
• Ecology
• Ecosystem
• Leaf

EKOSİSTEMLERDE YAPRAĞIN EKOLOJİK FONKSİYONLARI

Abstract

Bu çalışmada yüksek yapılı bitkilerde vejetatif bir organ olan yaprağın fiziksel, kimyasal özellikleri ve bunların ekosistem fonksiyonları üzerindeki etkisi açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Yapraklar yüksek yapılı bitkilerde önemli ekofizyolojik indikatörlerdir. Fiziksel özelliklerinin yanı sıra yaprak kimyasal içeriği fizyoloji ve fonksiyon ile yakın ilişkilidir. Yapraklar üzerinde yürütülen çalışmalar ekosistem gelişimi ve bitki fonksiyonel özellikleri hakkında değerli bilgiler vermektedir.

Keywords

• Besin elementleri
• Bitki
• Ekoloji
• Ekosistem
• Yaprak

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