Differences in Fine Root Foraging Traits of Two Dominant Tree Species (<i>Cunninghamia lanceolata</i> and <i>Quercus acutissima</i>) in Subtropical Forests

Differences in Fine Root Foraging Traits of Two Dominant Tree Species (<i>Cunninghamia lanceolata</i> and <i>Quercus acutissima</i>) in Subtropical Forests

Root biomass and length growth, functional traits, and their responses to soil nutrient availability are crucial for resource acquisition under environmental change. Previous studies have focused on the response of root morphological, architectural, and chemical traits to fertilization, while less a...

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Main Authors: Xinying Xu, Rui Tan, Huimei Shao, Jiacun Gu, Weifeng Wang, Guobing Wang, Shuiqiang Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
nutrient addition
foraging strategy
fine root traits
mycorrhizal fungi
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/15/2/336

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