Fine root respiration is more strongly correlated with root traits than tree species identity
Abstract Carbon allocated to roots accounts for a large portion of net primary productivity, but the fate of that carbon is poorly understood. Absorptive fine roots are the primary way in which plants acquire nutrients. Previous studies have evaluated relationships among root morphological traits, i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Ecosphere |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2944 |