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Pioneer species differing in their inherent ecological characteristics (e.g., N-fixing ability, photosynthetic pathway) can have a large impact on local ecosystems in the early stages of volcanic succession. However, it remains unclear as to how these pioneer species adapt to the extreme environment of volcanically devastated sites in terms of ecophysiological leaf traits. In this study, we compared the leaf traits (including morphological, physiological) of three co-occurring pioneer species, including a C 4  non-N-fixing grass, a C 3  N-fixing tree, and a C 3  non-N-fixing herb from a newly created (18 years after eruption) volcanically devastated site in Miyake-jima, Japan. Our results showed that three pioneer species have different sets of leaf traits that are associated with their ecophysiological growth advantages, respectively.  Miscanthus condensatus  shows the highest light-saturated photosynthetic rate (A max ). The higher A max  were partially the result of higher water use efficiency (WUE) and photosynthetic N-use efficiency (PNUE). The PNUE in  M. condensatus  appears to be high, even for a C 4  grass.  Alnus sieboldiana  rely on its N-fixing ability, has a higher leaf N content (N area ) that compensates for its photosynthetic machinery (Rubisco), and further ensures its photosynthetic capacity.  Fallopia japonica  var.  hachidyoensis  has a higher leaf mass per area (LMA), chlorophyll content (Chl), and maximum quantum yield of PSII (Fv/Fm), demonstrating its higher light capturing ability. These results make it possible to predict certain ecological processes that take place in the early stages of volcanic succession resulting from ecological characteristics and from some key leaf traits of pioneer species. It also provides a theoretical basis for species selection and species combination for volcanic ecological restoration.

Photosynthetic Properties of Co-Occurring Pioneer Species on Volcanically Devastated Sites in Miyake-jima Island, Japan