Phylogenetic and Functional Traits Verify the Combined Effect of Deterministic and Stochastic Processes in the Community Assembly of Temperate Forests along an Elevational Gradient

Explaining community assembly mechanisms along elevational gradients dominated by deterministic processes or stochastic is a pressing challenge. Many studies suggest that phylogenetic and functional diversity are significant indicators of the process. In this study, we analyzed structure beta traits an gradient discussed effects environmental spatial factors. We found showed inconsistent changes, their variations were closely related to abiotic environment. The results suggested woody plants was obviously affected combined effect hypothesis (primarily latter). Phylogenetic had certain relationship but changed according different rules. These enhance our understanding mechanism forest communities considering both traits.