Table 2 Summary of linear mixed models testing for effects of soil type and forest stratum on leaf traits. Significant effects are indicated in bold
| Predictors | SLA | Tannin content | Soluble sugar content | C content | N content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil type |
F(1, 10) = 0.0003 P = 0.987 |
F(1, 10) = 0.764 P = 0.403 |
F(1, 10) = 0.456 P = 0.515 |
F(1, 30) = 1.455 P = 0.239 |
F(1, 10) = 3.236 P = 0.102 |
| Stratum |
F(2, 20) = 37.102 P < 0.001 |
F(2, 20) = 4.399 P = 0.026 |
F(2, 20) = 18.532 P < 0.001 |
F(2, 30) = 1.361 P = 0.272 |
F(2, 20) = 3.786 P = 0.040 |
| Soil type × Stratum |
F(2, 20) = 1.184 P = 0.327 |
F(2, 20) = 0.217 P = 0.807 |
F(2, 20) = 1.258 P = 0.306 |
F(2, 30) = 0.741 P = 0.485 |
F(2, 20) = 0.887 P = 0.427 |