Tree root dynamics in montane and sub-alpine mixed forest patches
Author(s) -
Yue Wang,
J. H. Kim,
Zhun Mao,
Merlin Ramel,
F. Pailler,
Jérôme Perez,
H. Rey,
Stefania Tron,
Christophe Jourdan,
Alexia Stokes
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
annals of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.567
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 1095-8290
pISSN - 0305-7364
DOI - 10.1093/aob/mcy021
Subject(s) - biology , canopy , vegetation (pathology) , altitude (triangle) , growing season , soil water , ecology , tree canopy , agronomy , medicine , geometry , mathematics , pathology
The structure of heterogeneous forests has consequences for their biophysical environment. Variations in the local climate significantly affect tree physiological processes. We hypothesize that forest structure also alters tree root elongation and longevity through temporal and spatial variations in soil temperature and water potential.
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