The AusTraits plant dictionary

Elizabeth H Wenk1, Hervé Sauquet2,3, Rachael V Gallagher4

  • 1Evolution & Ecology Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. ehwenk@gmail.com.

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|May 25, 2024
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Summary

The AusTraits Plant Dictionary (APD) enhances plant trait data usability. It provides standardized, machine-readable trait definitions, improving data integration across databases for robust ecological research.

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