Functional Trait Plasticity but Not Coordination Differs in Absorptive and Transport Fine Roots in Response to Soil Depth

Absorptive and transport fine roots (diameter ≤ 2 mm) differ greatly in anatomy, morphology, and physiology, as well as their responses to environmental changes. However, it is still not well understood how their functional traits and biomass repartition respond to resource variability ass...

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Main Authors: Yan Wang, Zhongyue Li, Zhengquan Wang, Jiacun Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/1/42