PhenoSpace

PhenoSpace visualizes plant trait data within a two-dimensional global spectrum that captures three-quarters of variation in six major traits across vascular plant species for comparative ecological analyses.

Key Features:

• Visualization of Phenotypic Space: Displays a two-dimensional global spectrum that summarizes variation in six major plant traits and accommodates combinations of traits and growth forms.
• Data Projection and Integration: Projects external datasets onto the established phenotypic space provided the dataset includes at least two of the six key traits from the foundational study.
• Export and Download Capabilities: Exports figures and loadings of imported datasets on principal component analysis (PCA) axes.

Scientific Applications:

• Comparative plant ecology: Positions individuals, populations, or species within the global spectrum of plant form and function for comparative analyses.
• Global trait synthesis: Standardizes comparisons of trait variation across continents and environments to identify broad patterns in plant design and function.

Methodology:

Principal component analysis (PCA) of six major traits from a large worldwide sample of vascular plant species produced a two-dimensional global spectrum that captures three-quarters of trait variation.