Colonization status and community structure of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the coniferous tree, Cryptomeria japonica, with special reference to root orders
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-021-05147-w
Abstract: Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are intimately associated with fine roots and are involved in nutrient acquisition. However, little information is available on the links between roots of individual orders and fungus colonization and community structure.… read more here.
Keywords: colonization; community structure; order roots; order ... See more keywords
Definition of fine roots on the basis of the root anatomy, diameter, and branch orders of one-year old Fraxinus mandshurica seedlings
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DOI: 10.1007/s11676-017-0561-x
Abstract: Fine roots are important in root absorption of nutrient and water, and in root turnover. Accurate definition of fine roots is a prerequisite to improved estimation of the physiological and ecological functions of forest ecosystems.… read more here.
Keywords: one year; order roots; anatomy; fine roots ... See more keywords
Heterogeneity in Decomposition Rates and Nutrient Release in Fine-Root Architecture of Pinus massoniana in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area
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DOI: 10.3390/f11010014
Abstract: Fine-root decomposition contributes a substantial amount of nitrogen that sustains both plant productivity and soil metabolism, given the high turnover rates and short root life spans of fine roots. Fine-root decomposition and soil carbon and… read more here.
Keywords: order; fine root; order roots; lower order ... See more keywords