The effect of drought and interspecific interactions on depth of water uptake in deep- and shallow-rooting grassland species as determined by δ<sup>18</sup>O natural abundance
Increased incidence of drought, as predicted under climate change, has the potential to negatively affect grassland production. Compared to monocultures, vertical belowground niche complementarity between shallow- and deep-rooting species may be an important mechanism resulting in higher yields and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/11/4493/2014/bg-11-4493-2014.pdf |