Nutrient limitation and morphological plasticity of the carnivorous pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea in contrasting wetland environments
Bott, T; Meyer, GA; Young, EB
HERO ID
978357
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2008
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 978357 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2008 |
| Title | Nutrient limitation and morphological plasticity of the carnivorous pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea in contrasting wetland environments |
| Authors | Bott, T; Meyer, GA; Young, EB |
| Journal | New Phytologist |
| Volume | 180 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Page Numbers | 631-641 |
| Abstract | * Plasticity of leaf nutrient content and morphology, and macronutrient limitation were examined in the northern pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea, in relation to soil nutrient availability in an open, neutral pH fen and a shady, acidic ombrotrophic bog, over 2 yr following reciprocal transplantation of S. purpurea between the wetlands. * In both wetlands, plants were limited by nitrogen (N) but not phosphorus (P) (N content < 2% DW(-1), N : P < 14) but photosynthetic quantum yields were high (F(V)/F(M) > 0.79). Despite carnivory, leaf N content correlated with dissolved N availability to plant roots (leaf N vs , r(2) = 0.344, P < 0.0001); carnivorous N acquisition did not apparently overcome N limitation. * Following transplantation, N content and leaf morphological traits changed in new leaves to become more similar to plants in the new environment, reflecting wetland nutrient availability. Changes in leaf morphology were faster when plants were transplanted from fen to bog than from bog to fen, possibly reflecting a more stressful environment in the bog. * Morphological plasticity observed in response to changes in nutrient supply to the roots in natural habitats complements previous observations of morphological changes with experimental nutrient addition to pitchers. |
| Doi | 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02575.x |
| Pmid | 18643897 |
| Wosid | WOS:000260105000011 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | bog; fen; morphological plasticity; nitrogen; nutrient stoichiometry; phosphorus; Sarracenia purpurea (pitcher plant); wetland |
| Is Qa | No |