Coarse root architecture of three boreal tree species growing in mixed stands
Root system architecture determines many of the vital functions of a tree, e.g. stability of anchorage and resource uptake. The shoot:root ratio is determined through the allocation of resources. Studies on below-ground architectural elements in boreal mixed forests are relatively sca...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Finnish Society of Forest Science
2008-01-01
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Series: | Silva Fennica |
Online Access: | https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/252 |