Linking fine‐root architecture, vertical distribution and growth rate in temperate mountain shrubs

Oikos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Yang ◽  
M. Luke McCormack ◽  
Hui Hu ◽  
Weikai Bao ◽  
Fanglan Li
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Vertical Distribution ◽  
Root Architecture ◽  
Fine Root

Fine-root distribution of coniferous plantations in relation to site in southern Buenos Aires, Argentina

1992 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1575-1582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrián Ares ◽  
Norman Peinemann
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Vertical Distribution ◽  
Root Distribution ◽  
Fine Roots ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Fine Root ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Root Density ◽  
Site Quality ◽  
Coniferous Plantations

A study was conducted to determine the amounts and vertical distribution of fine roots <2 mm as a function of site quality in a temperate, hilly zone of Argentina. Fine roots were sampled in autumn from 0.2-ha plots established in 12 coniferous plantations of Pinushalepensis Mill., Pinusradiata D. Don, Cedrusdeodara (D. Don) G. Don, and Cupressussempervirens L.f. horizontalis, located in Sierra de la Ventana, southern Buenos Aires. Generally, root density was found to be higher under low-growth stands. The distance from a tree sometimes had an effect on root density, but no clear pattern within stands could be observed. Root density commonly decreased with depth, but slight irregularities in some profiles were observed. Site quality and soil type influenced root distribution. Belowground biomass up to a depth of 50 cm ranged from 1600 to 9800 kg•ha−1 in high-growth stands and from 5400 to 40 700 kg•ha−1 in low-growth stands. Soil organic matter content provided the best correlation with root density. A possible practical implication would be the use of indices related to vertical distribution of organic matter, among other variables, as complementary estimators of effective depth of rooting. The results strongly suggest that trees maintain a large fine-root system in poor sites at the expense of aboveground growth.

Fine root architecture, morphology, and biomass of different branch orders of two Chinese temperate tree species

2006 ◽  
Vol 288 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 155-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengquan Wang ◽  
Dali Guo ◽  
Xiangrong Wang ◽  
Jiacun Gu ◽  
Li Mei
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Root Architecture ◽  
Fine Root

Do propagation methods affect the fine root architecture of African plum (Dacryodes edulis)?

Trees ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1461-1469 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. K. Asaah ◽  
T. N. Wanduku ◽  
Z. Tchoundjeu ◽  
L. Kouodiekong ◽  
P. Van Damme
Keyword(s):  
Root Architecture ◽  
Fine Root ◽  
Propagation Methods ◽  
Dacryodes Edulis ◽  
African Plum

scholarly journals Examination of Vertical Distribution of Fine Root Biomass in a Tropical Moist Forest of the Central Amazon, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideyuki NOGUCHI ◽  
Rempei SUWA ◽  
Cacilda Adélia Sampaio de SOUZA ◽  
Roseana Pereira da SILVA ◽  
Joaquim dos SANTOS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Distribution ◽  
Root Biomass ◽  
Fine Root ◽  
Fine Root Biomass ◽  
Central Amazon ◽  
Moist Forest

FINE ROOT ARCHITECTURE OF NINE NORTH AMERICAN TREES

2002 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt S. Pregitzer ◽  
Jared L. DeForest ◽  
Andrew J. Burton ◽  
Michael F. Allen ◽  
Roger W. Ruess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Root Architecture ◽  
Fine Root
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