Trait space and compactness: A new perspective on explaining variations in primary productivity

The dataset include the data of trait space, compactness, productivity from different source (modis-based GPP, GPP based on a vegetation photosynthesis model, enhanced vegetation index, sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence), and productivity stability in 64 naturally assembled communities (including forests, grasslands, and deserts) in China. Specially, trait space was calculated with nine leaf traits, including leaf area (LA), leaf thickness (LT), specific leaf area (SLA), leaf nitrogen concentration (LN), leaf phosphorus concentration (LP), leaf water content (LWC), stomatal area (SA), stomatal density (SD), and maximum stomatal conductance (gmax).