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Gray, A. et al

Leaf trait data for Melia volkensii Guerke from Kenya 2018-2020

https://doi.org/10.5285/9f5d1666-facc-436a-8f83-30e756b1b1c9 Cite this dataset
Leaf trait data for several provenances of Melia volkensii an endemic tree from Kenya planted at two experimental trials in Kibwezi and Kitui. 11 traits are included including those for leaf size and leaf mass, and isotope values for δ13C.
Publication date: 2021-10-11

Format

Comma-separated values (CSV)

Spatial information

Study area
Spatial representation type
Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
WGS 84

Temporal information

Temporal extent
2018-01-01    to    2020-12-31

Provenance & quality

The data were generated from dried leaves collected and pressed in the field. Leaves were then transported to UKCEH Edinburgh for measurement. All measurements were made in Edinburgh except δ13C which were determined at the UKCEH’s stable isotope laboratory in Lancaster.

Correspondence/contact details

Gray, A.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Bush Estate
Penicuik
Midlothian
EH26 0QB
UNITED KINGDOM
 enquiries@ceh.ac.uk

Authors

Gray, A.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
ORCID iD icon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6785-0590
Odee, D.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Perry, A.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
ORCID iD icon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7889-7597
Otieno, J. O.
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Kihara, J. G.
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Adienge, A.
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Tendwa, E. M.
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Kariuki, J.
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Grant, H.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Cavers, S.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
ORCID iD icon https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2139-9236

Other contacts

Rights holder
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Custodian
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk
Publisher
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk

Additional metadata

Topic categories
biota
Keywords
agroforestry , Bamba , Kibwezi , Kirumbuta , Kirumbutu , Kitui , leaf , Maramarui , Melia volkensii , Mkowe , Mukau , plant physiology , Plant Traits , Sub-Saharan Africa , tree , Tree Improvement
Last updated
12 March 2024 11:29

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CITE AS: Gray, A.; Odee, D.; Perry, A.; Otieno, J. O.; Kihara, J. G.; Adienge, A.; Tendwa, E. M.; Kariuki, J.; Grant, H.; Cavers, S. (2021). Leaf trait data for Melia volkensii Guerke from Kenya 2018-2020. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/9f5d1666-facc-436a-8f83-30e756b1b1c9