Does the root to shoot ratio show a hormetic response to stress? An ecological and environmental perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s11676-018-0863-7
Abstract: Root/shoot (R/S) ratio is an important index for assessing plant health, and has received increased attention in the last decades as a sensitive indicator of plant stress induced by chemical or physical agents. The R/S… read more here.
Keywords: root shoot; response; shoot ratio; ratio ... See more keywords
Relationships among Root–Shoot Ratio, Early Growth, and Health of Hybrid Poplar and Willow Clones Grown in Different Landfill Soils
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DOI: 10.3390/f10010049
Abstract: Root–shoot allocation of biomass is an underrepresented criterion that could be used for tree selection in phytoremediation. We evaluated how root–shoot allocations relate to biomass production and overall health of poplar and willow clones grown… read more here.
Keywords: shoot ratio; health; growth; root shoot ... See more keywords
A Comparison of the Impact of Latitude on the Root-Shoot Ratio of Natural and Planted Forests
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DOI: 10.3390/f16030381
Abstract: The forest root-shoot ratio (R/S) is an important indicator of the structure and function of forest ecosystems. It reflects the adaptive strategies of plants to environmental changes, and its pattern of change along the latitudinal… read more here.
Keywords: planted natural; natural forests; root shoot; ratio ... See more keywords