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Root traits as drivers of plant and ecosystem functioning: current understanding, pitfalls and future research needs.
The New phytologist - 1 Nov 2021
Freschet Grégoire T, Roumet Catherine, Comas Louise H, Weemstra Monique, Bengough A Glyn, Rewald Boris, Bardgett Richard D, De Deyn Gerlinde B, Johnson David, Klimešová Jitka, Lukac Martin, McCormack M Luke, Meier Ina C, Pagès Loïc, Poorter Hendrik, Prieto Iván, Wurzburger Nina, Zadworny Marcin, Bagniewska-Zadworna Agnieszka, Blancaflor Elison B, Brunner Ivano, Gessler Arthur, Hobbie Sarah E, Iversen Colleen M, Mommer Liesje, Picon-Cochard Catherine, Postma Johannes A, Rose Laura, Ryser Peter, Scherer-Lorenzen Michael, Soudzilovskaia Nadejda A, Sun Tao, Valverde-Barrantes Oscar J, Weigelt Alexandra, York Larry M, Stokes Alexia
Abstract excerpt
The effects of plants on the biosphere, atmosphere and geosphere are key determinants of terrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, despite substantial progress made regarding plant belowground components, we are still only beginning to explore the complex relationships between root traits and functions. Drawing on the literature in plant physiology, ecophysiology, ecology, agronomy and soil science, we reviewed...
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