Data from: ‘MultiTraits’: An integrated R package for analysis and visualization of multidimensional plant traits

The multidimensional characteristics of plant traits and their trade-offs
are central to ecology. However, there is a lack of systematic and
standardized tools for analyzing these intricate relationships. To fill
this gap, we developed the ‘MultiTraits' R package, which
incorporates four complementary analytical modules: competitors–stress
tolerators–ruderals strategy analysis, leaf–height–seed strategy analysis,
niche periodic table analysis, and plant trait network analysis. This
package provides standardized workflows and highly customizable
visualization tools, enabling researchers to systematically explore and
quantify multidimensional plant trait data. Using the Pine Forests Flora
dataset as a case study, we demonstrated the package's effectiveness
in identifying plant community trait patterns and ecological strategies.
We anticipate that the ‘MultiTraits' package will become an essential
tool for functional ecology research, facilitating systematic exploration
of multidimensional plant trait data and driving new insights in the
field.