Anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile Schima superba leaves is a growth trade-off by consuming energy for adaptation to high light during summer

AimsAnthocyanin accumulation is the main factor underlying why young plant leaves turn red, and plant growth follows the principle of maximizing the economic efficiency of energy. There is a need to verify the role of young plant leaves turning red and confirm whether anthocyanin accumulation overconsumes the energy of the plant.